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ZTE nubia RedMagic 6

6.4 NeoScore #1331 of 6247

Launched March 2021

Overview

NeoScore

6.4

#1331 of 6247

Design & display
6.7
Performance & hardware
7.0
Camera
5.8
Connectivity
6.5
Battery & charging
6.1

Strengths

  • Its 6.8″ AMOLED display has a 165 Hz refresh rate, among the highest of its time.
  • Its 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage put its hardware among the best of its time.
  • Its 5050 mAh battery has more capacity than most of its time, and 66 W charging is among the fastest.

Weak points

  • At 220 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
  • At 9.7 mm thick, it is thicker than most phones of its time.
Display
6.8″AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px165 Hz
Design
220 g77.2 mm169.9 mm9.7 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
708,853Better than 100% of phones
Battery
5,050 mAh66 W
Cameras
64 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/22 Mpxselfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 11

Editorial report

ZTE nubia RedMagic 6 technical sheet

The nubia RedMagic 6 is aimed at buyers who want a gaming-focused phone with a high-refresh-rate display and hardware that stands out among phones of its time. Its trade-off is its weight: 220 g, while its 9.7 mm thickness is also greater than that of most phones from the period.

The 6.8″ AMOLED display reaches 165 Hz, a refresh rate among the highest of its time. Its hardware is among the best, with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The Snapdragon 888 and UFS 3.1 storage complete the setup, and the operating system is Android 11.

The 5050 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time, and 66 W fast charging is among the fastest. The 64 MP camera resolution is higher than that of most phones from the period; the phone also has an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro camera. Video recording reaches 8K at 30 fps. Connectivity includes 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1, placing it better than most phones of its time overall.

Overall, the nubia RedMagic 6 stands better than most phones launched around the same time, with a NeoScore of 6.5. It suits gaming-focused buyers who prioritize the display and hardware, provided its weight and thickness fit their preferences.

Technical index

NeoScore

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6.41 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

12 GB / 128 GB / Global

Design & display

6.7

Display Technology AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 165 Hz
10.0
Display Pixel Density 387 ppi
8.0
Peak Display Brightness 630 nits
5.2
Display Features Gorilla Glass, One Billion Colors
1.0
Weight 220 g
4.0
Usable Surface 85.1 %
8.0
Body Thickness 9.7 mm
5.3

Performance & hardware

7.0

AnTuTu Score 708,853
4.9
RAM Capacity 12 GB
9.1
Storage Type UFS 3.1
7.5
Processor Process Size 5 nm
7.8
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.84 GHz
7.4

Camera

5.8

Sensor Size 1/1.97″
5.1
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Resolution 64 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
0.0

Connectivity

6.5

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG
2.5
Cellular Bands 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
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
7.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

6.1

Battery Capacity 5,050 mAh
9.0
Fast Charge Power 66 W
7.9
Battery Features Fast Charging
0.0

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Design & display
6.69
Performance & hardware
7
Camera
5.83
Connectivity
6.53
Battery & charging
6.08
NeoScore rank
#1331 / 6247

ZTE

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Processor Process Size
5 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 660
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.84 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
708,853
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55
Processor Type
Octa-Core
RAM Capacity
12 GB
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v8

Design

Body Colors
Black, Aurora
Body Thickness
9.7 mm
Body Width
77.2 mm
Body Height
169.9 mm
Weight
220 g
Usable Surface
85.1 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,050 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Po
Fast Charge Power
66 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness
630 nits
Display Diagonal
6.8″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,400 px
Display Pixel Density
387 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
165 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass, One Billion Colors
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 11
OS Family
Android
OS Version
11

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
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
GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, aptX, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG
USB Version
USB 3.0

Audio

Audio Features
aptX, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio

Technical

Model numbers
NX669J

nubia RedMagic 6

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/1.97″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video Recording
8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Sensor
Resolution
64 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/1.97″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video
Video Recording
8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
240 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
2

Rear ultrawide camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2
3

Rear macro camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
4

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
Global

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