The Red Magic 6 Series has officially landed in China, bringing two gaming-focused smartphones: the Red Magic 6 and the Red Magic 6 Pro. Both phones pair the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor with a high-refresh-rate display, active cooling, and aggressive RAM and storage options that top out at a massive 18GB of RAM. If you have been waiting for a no-compromise gaming handset, the Red Magic 6 Series is built squarely for you.
Red Magic 6 Series Price and Availability
The Red Magic 6 starts at CNY 3,799 (about Rs 42,700) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The 12GB RAM + 128GB storage model is priced at CNY 4,099 (about Rs 46,000) in Carbon Fiber Black, while the top 12GB RAM + 156GB storage configuration costs CNY 4,399 (about Rs 49,500), with a cyber neon color option also available.
The Red Magic 6 Pro begins at CNY 4,399 for 12GB RAM + 128GB storage. The 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is CNY 4,799 (about Rs 54,000), and the 16GB RAM + 256GB storage version is CNY 5,299 (about Rs 59,600), offered in Black Iron and Ice Blade Silver. A Transparent Edition with 16GB + 256GB storage is priced at CNY 5,599 (about Rs 63,000), while the flagship 18GB RAM + 256GB storage model tops the lineup at CNY 6,599 (about Rs 74,200). Pre-registrations have begun in China, and the sale starts from March 11.
Red Magic 6 Specifications
The Red Magic 6 runs Android 11-based Red Magic OS 4.0 and features a 6.8-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) display with a 165Hz refresh rate, a 500Hz single-finger touch sampling rate, a 360Hz multi-finger touch sampling rate, and a 91.28 percent screen-to-body ratio. The panel offers a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and carries SGS high brush low smear and SGS low blue light eye care certifications.
Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 888 with an Adreno 660 GPU, paired with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. Photography is handled by a triple rear camera with a 64-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera, plus a front camera for selfies and video calls.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.8-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400), 165Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, Adreno 660 GPU |
| RAM & Storage | Up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Rear Camera | 64MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro |
| Battery | 5050mAh with 66W fast charging |
| Software | Android 11-based Red Magic OS 4.0 |
| Cooling | ICE6.0 with 18,000-rpm centrifugal fan |
Connectivity and Cooling
For connectivity, the Red Magic 6 supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. It packs a 5050mAh battery with 66-watt fast charging, an in-display fingerprint sensor, Dual Touch Gaming Shoulder Buttons, a light-up logo on the back, DTS:X Ultra support, and Qualcomm aptX with dual stereo speakers. Nubia equips it with the ICE6.0 cooling system, which combines an 18,000-rpm high-speed centrifugal fan, a cooling air duct, superconducting copper foil, thermal gel, graphene, and a VC heat sink to keep the phone cool under heavy load.
Red Magic 6 Pro Specifications
The Red Magic 6 Pro shares most of its specs with the standard model but adds a layered multi-dimensional cooling system with a faster 20,000-rpm centrifugal fan. It steps up to 18GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Its battery is slightly smaller at around 4500mAh, but it supports much quicker 120-watt fast charging. You can explore more launches like this in our phone coverage.
