Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1049 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 49/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $1049
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 28 points higher (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (71/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 28 points (77/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.