Honor Play20C vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Honor Play20C (2026) runs on the Unisoc T610, 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 31/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play20C doesn't; the Honor Play20C is noticeably lighter (214g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play20C
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Honor Play20C better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 230g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play20C vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 49 points higher (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play20C is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play20C | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T610 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1576 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×78.5×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play20C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Play20C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play20C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play20C
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play20C is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play20C or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play20C by 49 points (80/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play20C and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Honor Play20C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play20C or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play20C 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.