Honor 20S vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor 20S (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 42/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 565,851); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20S doesn't; the Honor 20S is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20S
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor 20S better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20S vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 38 points higher (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (77/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20S | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 20S
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20S
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20S and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Honor 20S by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (84/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (77/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20S or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S by 38 points (80/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20S and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20S or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20S or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20S over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.