Side-by-side technical data
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 6
Comparison between Microsoft Surface Duo 2 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 6: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Microsoft and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Surface Duo 2 | nubia RedMagic 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Microsoft Surface Duo 2, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 800 nits
- against 630 nits
- Body Thickness
- 5.5 mm
- against 9.7 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
ZTE nubia RedMagic 6, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,050 mAh
- against 4,450 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Weight
- 220 g
- against 284 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | nubia RedMagic 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 879,900 | 708,853 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,480 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,765 | — |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex X1 at 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex A78 at 2.42 GHz + 4x Cortex A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | nubia RedMagic 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Aurora |
| Body Thickness | 5.5 mm Best value | 9.7 mm |
| Body Width | 92.1 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 145.2 mm | 169.9 mm |
| Weight | 284 g | 220 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
Battery
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | nubia RedMagic 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,450 mAh | 5,050 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 23 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | nubia RedMagic 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits Best value | 630 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,344 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,892 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi Best value | 387 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10, DCI-P3, Full sRGB, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Foldable Display, Secondary Display | Gorilla Glass, One Billion Colors |
Sensors
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | nubia RedMagic 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | nubia RedMagic 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | nubia RedMagic 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | nubia RedMagic 6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM Dual Standby, Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX | A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.0 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | nubia RedMagic 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, HFP, HID, HSP, LE, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, aptX | aptX, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Surface Duo 2 | nubia RedMagic 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | NX669J |
