Huawei Mate 20 vs Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+

The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,231,636 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Performance 52
Display 41
Camera 25
Battery 23
Portability 64
Value for money 0
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 64
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 229g
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $830

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3231636 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (76/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (64/100 vs 32/100).

Huawei Mate 20: The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 20 Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 736755 3231636
Geekbench Single 928 3041
Geekbench Multi 2875 9494
Display 6.5" LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2244x1080 2688x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7050 mAh
Charging 22W 120W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm
Weight 188 g 229 g
Launch price $799 $830
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
25
camera
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • 6.5" LCD
  • Resolution: 2244x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
41
display
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 20 HiSilicon Kirin 980
39/100
736755 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +77.2%
3231636 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads Huawei Mate 20 by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20
$799
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
$830

Launch price difference: $31. Huawei Mate 20 was $31 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (92/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 41/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (52/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (76/100 vs 23/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (64/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 25/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+?

The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.