Smartphone Comparison: ZTE nubia Red Magic 6 vs. Oppo Find X3 Pro
1. Specifications Comparison
| Feature | ZTE nubia Red Magic 6 | Oppo Find X3 Pro | Practical Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design | |||
| Dimensions | 169.9 × 77.2 × 9.7 mm | 163.6 × 74 × 8.3 mm | The Red Magic 6 is larger and bulkier, potentially less comfortable for one-handed use and pocketability, while the Find X3 Pro is more ergonomic and portable. |
| Weight | 220g | 193g | The Find X3 Pro is significantly lighter, making it more comfortable for extended use and less tiring to hold. |
| Display | |||
| Size | 6.8" | 6.7" | Minimal size difference, both offer large screens suitable for media consumption and gaming. |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3216 | The Find X3 Pro has a much sharper display, resulting in clearer text, finer details, and an overall more visually pleasing experience. |
| Pixel Density | 387 PPI | 525 PPI | The Find X3 Pro's higher PPI translates to a noticeably sharper image with finer details. |
| Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED | Both offer vibrant colors and deep blacks; no practical difference. |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | The Red Magic 6 offers smoother animations and scrolling, particularly beneficial for fast-paced gaming, though the difference may be subtle in everyday usage. |
| Brightness | 0 nits | 1300 nits | The Find X3 Pro has a dramatically brighter display, making it much more visible under direct sunlight and in bright environments. The lack of brightness information for the Red Magic 6 makes it unsuitable for outdoor use. |
| Performance | |||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 888 5G | Both phones have the same high-end chipset, offering flagship-level performance and handling demanding tasks with ease. |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 660 | Both phones will offer similar gaming and graphics performance. |
| Antutu Score | N/A | 876,500 | The Oppo Find X3 Pro has a higher benchmark score. The missing Antutu Score for the Red Magic 6 makes performance comparison difficult. |
| Battery | |||
| Capacity | 0mAh | 4500mAh | The Find X3 Pro's larger battery is likely to offer much better battery life. The unspecified battery of the Red Magic 6 leaves a major gap in the data. |
| Charging | Standard Charging | 65W Fast Charging | The Find X3 Pro has much faster charging capabilities, allowing you to quickly top up the battery when needed, reducing downtime. Red Magic 6 is significantly slower. |
| Features | Standard | Reverse/Wireless Charging | The Find X3 Pro offers added convenience with reverse wireless charging which is useful in emergencies for example if you needed to charge your earbuds off your phone. The Red Magic 6 does not support any of these features. |
| Camera | |||
| Standard Camera | N/A | 50MP, f/1.8, Sony IMX766 | The Find X3 Pro has a higher-resolution, larger-sensor primary camera with better low-light performance and more detail. The Red Magic 6 appears to lack a Standard camera. |
| Selfie Camera | N/A | 32MP, f/2.4, Sony IMX615 | The Find X3 Pro has a selfie camera which offers high quality images, and is well suited for portrait photography and vlogging. The Red Magic 6 lacks a Selfie Camera. |
| Telephoto Lens | N/A | 13MP, f/2.4, Samsung S5K3M5 | The Find X3 Pro has a dedicated Telephoto lens, allowing for optical zoom for better zoomed in shots with superior image quality. The Red Magic 6 lacks a Telephoto lens. |
| Wide Angle Lens | N/A | 50MP, f/2.2, Sony IMX766 | The Find X3 Pro has an ultrawide lens, which lets you capture more in a frame. The Red Magic 6 lacks a Wide Angle Lens. |
| Video | 8K@30fps, no stabilization | 4K@60fps with HDR, EIS | The Red Magic 6 can record 8K video and high frame rates but lacks video stabilization. The Find X3 Pro has better stabilization and HDR for smoother and dynamic footage. |
| DxOMark | N/A | 128 | The Oppo Find X3 Pro offers superior camera performance based on DxOMark. The Red Magic 6 has no score listed. |
| Features | 4K Video, Digital/Optical zoom, OIS, PDAF | The Find X3 Pro includes a comprehensive set of camera features, offering more versatility in shooting photos and videos. The Red Magic 6 has no additional features listed. | |
| Software | |||
| OS | Android 11 | Android 11 (up to 14) | The Find X3 Pro is guaranteed OS updates to 14, while the Red Magic 6 does not have any guaranteed updates. The latest Android OS provides the most recent features. |
| Connectivity | |||
| Wi-Fi | N/A | WiFi 6, dual-band | The Find X3 Pro supports modern Wi-Fi standards, offering faster, more reliable connections. The Red Magic 6 doesn't include any Wi-Fi information. |
| Bluetooth | N/A | Bluetooth 5.2, aptX | The Find X3 Pro has a newer Bluetooth version, and a more robust audio codec suite, offering better connectivity and higher quality wireless audio, whilst the Red Magic 6 does not have any Bluetooth specs listed. |
| GPS | N/A | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | The Find X3 Pro supports more satellite systems, offering better location accuracy; the Red Magic 6 doesn't specify GPS features. |
| SIM | N/A | Dual SIM Dual Standby | The Find X3 Pro lets users have two active SIM cards at once, ideal for separating work and personal lines. The Red Magic 6 lacks details on SIM capabilities. |
| Storage | |||
| Internal | N/A | 256/512 GB | The Find X3 Pro has ample built-in storage to save a large number of files. Red Magic 6 does not have any storage specs listed. |
| RAM | N/A | 12/16 GB | The Find X3 Pro has significantly more RAM for efficient multitasking and smooth performance with demanding apps. Red Magic 6 does not have any RAM specifications. |
| Expandable Storage | No | No | Neither phone allows external storage, meaning users are limited to the internal storage. |
| Audio | |||
| Quality | Basic audio | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers | The Find X3 Pro offers improved audio quality with spatial audio and immersive experience, compared to Red Magic 6's basic audio. |
| Security | |||
| Features | Basic fingerprint sensor | Basic fingerprint sensor | Both phones provide basic biometric security for unlocking the device. |
| Build Quality | |||
| Protection | Unknown | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | The Oppo has a superior screen protection. |
| Sensors | |||
| Sensors | Basic sensors | Comprehensive sensors | Oppo Find X3 Pro has a more comprehensive sensor suite, suitable for advanced functions. The Red Magic 6 has basic sensors. |
2. Key Differences Analysis
ZTE nubia Red Magic 6 Advantages:
- Potentially Smoother Display: The 165Hz refresh rate could offer a more fluid experience, especially in gaming, though the difference might be subtle outside of fast paced gaming.
- Potentially Higher Video Resolution: 8K video recording capability is beneficial for professional-grade video capture if needed. However, there is no stabilization included.
Oppo Find X3 Pro Advantages:
- Sharper Display: Higher resolution and PPI result in a much clearer and more detailed viewing experience.
- Significantly Brighter Display: 1300 nits brightness ensures excellent visibility in outdoor, sunny conditions. The Red Magic 6 does not provide any brightness information.
- Better Camera System: The Find X3 Pro has a full camera setup with primary, ultrawide, telephoto and selfie camera with features like OIS and PDAF. The Red Magic 6 does not list having any of these features.
- Superior Video Recording: 4K video recording with HDR and EIS offers high quality stabilized footage.
- Faster Charging and Wireless Capabilities: 65W fast charging with wireless and reverse wireless charging significantly improves convenience and reduces downtime. The Red Magic 6 lacks any of these features.
- More Robust Features: The Find X3 Pro has superior connectivity features such as the latest WiFi and Bluetooth, as well as a more comprehensive sensor suite. The Red Magic 6 lacks information for these features.
- Guaranteed OS Updates: The Find X3 Pro is guaranteed OS updates to Android 14, whilst the Red Magic 6 does not guarantee any OS updates.
- Better Battery: The Find X3 Pro features a battery that is significantly higher capacity than the unknown battery size of the Red Magic 6.
- Superior Audio: The Find X3 Pro features Dolby Atmos and stereo speakers.
Significant Trade-offs:
- The Red Magic 6 offers a higher refresh rate, which may appeal to gamers, but lacks in all other aspects and does not offer real world value compared to the benefits of the Oppo Find X3 Pro.
- The Red Magic 6 sacrifices most essential features, for the sake of a potential high refresh rate.
- The Find X3 Pro has a less noticeable difference in refresh rate compared to the Red Magic 6 and also doesn't offer a higher resolution video recording.
- The Red Magic 6 does not have a standard camera, selfie camera, telephoto lens, or wide angle lens.
3. User Profiles & Recommendations
ZTE nubia Red Magic 6:
- Ideal User: A user who prioritizes gaming performance, and does not care about other major features like a good camera, or battery.
- Use Cases:
- Fast-paced mobile gaming where a high refresh rate is valued.
- Professional video recording where 8K resolution is necessary.
- Limitations: Due to missing specs, it's difficult to recommend this phone. The omission of key features like a primary camera, selfie camera, wide angle lens, telephoto lens, as well as the lack of information for battery size, charging capabilities, sensors, connectivity and screen brightness, leaves this phone significantly behind the competition.
- Price-to-Value Ratio: The Red Magic 6 lacks several features that have real-world value and is difficult to recommend without a price point, as the value would likely be low.
Oppo Find X3 Pro:
- Ideal User: A user who wants a premium all-round device, with a very high quality display, and excellent photo capabilities and a modern feature set, such as fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Use Cases:
- Mobile photography and videography.
- Daily use where good screen visibility and long battery life are needed.
- Multitasking and demanding apps.
- General usage with a premium feeling experience.
- Price-to-Value Ratio: The Find X3 Pro offers a comprehensive package of features and excellent performance, offering great value for a premium device.
4. Decision Framework
Key Questions for Buyers:
- What are my biggest priorities? (e.g., Gaming, Photography, Everyday Use)
- How important is a high-quality display with good outdoor visibility?
- How important are fast charging and wireless capabilities?
Scenario-Based Recommendations:
- For Gamers Prioritizing Smoothest Graphics: The Red Magic 6 might be considered for a marginally smoother display, however the lack of information and overall lower quality compared to the Find X3 Pro makes it hard to recommend even for gaming.
- For Users Who Need the Best Overall Experience: Choose the Oppo Find X3 Pro which has a far superior quality across all major features, and a more comprehensive overall user experience.
- For Users that want the best experience in all areas: Choose the Oppo Find X3 Pro as the Red Magic 6 lacks all important real world features, such as a working camera, bright display and battery specifications.
My Choice
I would choose the Oppo Find X3 Pro without any hesitation.
The Oppo Find X3 Pro offers a much more complete and practical package. While the Red Magic 6 might have a potentially higher refresh rate, the sheer amount of information that is missing, and the clear benefits of the Find X3 Pro, make the latter an obvious choice. The brighter, sharper screen, superior camera system, faster charging, and much more robust connectivity and features are significant advantages that enhance the overall user experience. The Red Magic 6 lacks the information to make a valuable comparison, and its missing specs make it hard to recommend. The Find X3 Pro is a far better all-around device that would be useful for all use cases. The Red Magic 6 offers very limited real world value, and is not a good recommendation.
