Honor 20S vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Honor 20S (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 42/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 565,851); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20S doesn't; the Honor 20S is noticeably lighter (172g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20S
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Honor 20S better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 223g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20S vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 39 points higher (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (88/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (77/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20S | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 20S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20S
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20S and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Honor 20S by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (88/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (77/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20S or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S by 39 points (81/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20S and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Honor 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20S or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20S or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20S over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.