Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 30/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is noticeably lighter (172g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 230g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 47 points higher (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (98/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (71/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (80/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Lite | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×7.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- Main: 20MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Lite and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (98/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (93/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (52/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (71/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (80/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 47 points (77/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Lite over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.