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ZTE nubia Red Magic 6S (16GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£870RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.8 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

ZTE nubia Red Magic 6S (16GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

90%

6.8

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 54% of smartphones
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 95%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

25%

7.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

8.7

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

â–²Better than 56%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £870
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Technical Specifications of smartphone ZTE nubia Red Magic 6S (16GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

25%

7.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

8.7

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

6.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
ZTE nubia Red Magic 6S (16GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

6.5
Brand name
ZTE
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus processor which is faster than processors in 77.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.6% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
16 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 75.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 78.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 65.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 41 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 54.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.8 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.8 inches which is larger than the screens of 84.4% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.6% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
387 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 387 ppi which is lower than that of 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
165 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 165 Hz which is higher than in 98.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 1.1% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,050 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,050 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 58.4% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.5% of smartphones.
Charging speed
30 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 30 W which is slower than in 61.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 3 microphones, which is more than in 77.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 19.7% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
169.9 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 169.9 mm which is taller than 87.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
77.2 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.2 mm which is wider than 76% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.5 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.5 mm which is thicker than 85.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Weight
215 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 215 g which is heavier than 77.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1% of smartphones.
Device volume
117,117 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 117,117 cm³ which is larger than 86.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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ZTE nubia Red Magic 6S (16GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 37.5% higher refresh rate
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (165 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    165 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3x higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (720 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    720 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 0.13 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 25% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 8 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 25% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 33.3% lower TDP
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (8 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    8 W vs 6 W
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (5 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    5 nm vs 6 nm
  • Better processor
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more shader units
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (512 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    512 vs 256
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2,750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 26.5% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (1,551 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    1,551 vs 1,226
  • Better main camera video
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer USB version
    This smartphone supports a newer USB version than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average version is USB 2.
    3 vs 2
  • 37.5% higher refresh rate
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (165 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    165 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 3x higher touch sampling rate
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (720 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    720 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 0.13 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 1% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5,050 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5,000 mAh.
    5,050 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 1 more microphone/s
    This smartphone has more microphones than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    3 vs 2
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • 3.35x more expensive
    ZTE nubia Red Magic 6S (16GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£870 vs £260).
    £870 vs £260
  • 12.3% worse value for money
    ZTE nubia Red Magic 6S (16GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.53 vs 7.3).
    6.53 vs 7.34
  • 5.44x less popular
    ZTE nubia Red Magic 6S (16GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.0 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 19.8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (529 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    529 nits vs 660 nits
  • 2% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (387 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    387 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 9.1% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (30 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    30 W vs 33 W
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 3 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2021 vs 2024). 3.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    September 2021
    2021 vs 2024
  • 9.6% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (215 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    215 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.2 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.5 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 6.3 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (169.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    169.9 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1.2 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.2 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.2 mm vs 76 mm
  • 19.8% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (117,117 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97,800 cm³.
    117,117 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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Verdict

The ZTE nubia Red Magic 6S is a high-performance gaming smartphone powered by the formidable Snapdragon 888+ processor and equipped with a generous 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its standout features include a super-smooth 165Hz AMOLED display for fluid visuals and an integrated physical cooling fan system designed for sustained peak performance during intense gaming sessions. The device also boasts dedicated gaming triggers and a large 5050mAh battery with 66W fast-charging support to minimize downtime. A potential drawback is the phone’s physically large and heavy chassis, which may not appeal to all users, and some users note the phone lacks an IP water resistance rating.

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