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RedMagic 6 vs Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between RedMagic 6 vs Realme 8 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.8"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

8mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB) Compare RedMagic 6 X
6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? RedMagic 6

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6} 16 Advantages RedMagic 6 vs 8 5G (128GB/8GB)} 6 Advantages Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+165Hz83%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs90Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+6.8"5%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP42%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+5050 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs5000 mAh
+65W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
220 grams (7.7 ounces)vs+185 grams (6.48 ounces)19%
Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)14%
Thinner
387 PPIvs+405 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices
128GB (106GB available)
1080x2400 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
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ModelRedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
Other model namesZTE Nubia Red Magic 6 (128GB + 12GB RAM)Realme 8 5G (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandRedMagicRealme
Release date4/9/20214/21/2021
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77.19 x 169.86 millimeters (3.04 x 6.69 in)74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight220 grams (7.7 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.8" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)387 PPI405 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate165Hz90Hz
Display features630nits[typ]
HDR10
480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (41, 78)SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP f/2.2120°1.12μm
2MP f/2.478°1.75μm
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.1 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5050 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts65W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered665 hours (27.7 days)

➕ Other features

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Eclipse black, Aurora
• Redmagic OS 4.0
• 2.5D glass display
• Stereo speakers
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• ICE 6.0 Liquid Cooling
• 30W charger included (65W support)
• Colors: Supersonic Black, Supersonic Blue
• Realme UI 2.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Screen protector included
• Protective case included

☢️ Radiation rate

RedMagic 6Realme 8 5G (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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