ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R
Where reviewers agreed
- Positive: Very fast gaming performance · 6 sites
- Positive: Fast and smooth everyday use · 4 sites
- Positive: Smooth 144Hz AMOLED screen · 3 sites
- Negative: Weak software · 4 sites
- Negative: Disappointing cameras · 4 sites
- Negative: No stereo speakers or headphone jack · 2 sites
Points that 2 or more review sites made.
Key specs
Critic consensus
“The nubia Red Magic 6R is a good gaming phone with universally likable aesthetics and powerful hardware. It has gaming triggers and suitable software to handle everything gaming- and performance-related. The charge-separation feature is quite a thoughtful addition, too. The 144Hz OLED screen, even with that tiny punch hole, is a joy to use and one of the best treats you can have today on a phone no matter what you are going to use it for - gaming, streaming, browsing, working. It's not the best gaming phone, that's for sure - it omits stereo speakers and a 3.5mm jack, the battery life is not impressive, and it could benefit from an improved software package.”
“The Nubia RedMagic 6R reads like a real bargain for gamers. Starting at 499 Euros (8/128 GB version, ~$587), it offers an appealing design, Snapdragon 888, 144 Hz AMOLED display, additional shoulder buttons, USB 3.2 and a quad camera. However, a closer look reveals that the display cannot keep its promise of luminosity or maintain the 144 Hz permanently, because the smartphone reduces the refresh rate to 90 Hz in the upper brightness range. This is an understandable decision in view of the already high energy consumption. The RedMagic 6R cannot keep all promises and shows weaknesses especially in cooling and power consumption in the test.”
“I'm pretty torn when it comes to the RedMagic 6R. The price for the hardware you get is pretty great, especially during a worldwide chip shortage, and the absence of the internal fan means there are no moving parts to break. But the software that controls this exceptional hardware is frustrating in everyday use, which is what RedMagic was supposed to be targeting with the slimmer profile and mainstream features.”
“The Red Magic 6R is a smaller, lighter version of the Red Magic 6 that doesn’t skimp on high-end specs. At this more affordable price point, it’s a great phone for gaming and much more.”
What people actually want to know
When was the ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R released?
The ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R was released on June 2, 2021.
How long does the battery last on the ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R?
The ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R has a 4,200 mAh battery.
Does the ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R support wireless charging?
No, the ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R does not support wireless charging.
Does the ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R have a headphone jack?
No, the ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R does not have a headphone jack. You'll need wireless headphones or a USB-C adapter.
Does the ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R have NFC?
Yes, the ZTE nubia Red Magic 6R has NFC. You can use Google Wallet, Apple Pay, and tap-to-pair with Bluetooth accessories.
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