Launch report · Nubia
Nubia Red Magic 6R: The slim, fan-less gaming phone you can carry every day.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jun 2021·$520·Score 82/100
Red Magic 6R stripped out the internal fan to deliver a slim, lightweight gaming phone you could actually carry every day — keeping the 144Hz display, Snapdragon 888 and shoulder triggers in a body that didn't scream "gamer".
Key specs at launch
Display
6.67" FHD+ AMOLED 144Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 888
RAM
8/12 GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Battery
4200 mAh, 30W
Main camera
64 MP + 8 MP UW + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth
Weight
186 g
What stands out
- Slim 7.8 mm / 186 g — usable as a daily phone
- 144Hz + Snapdragon 888 + shoulder triggers
- More restrained design than the fan models
What to watch
- No internal fan — thermal throttling under long sessions
- Smaller 4200 mAh battery
- 30W charging modest
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
$1200 · score 89/100