Huawei Mate 20 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 39/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Huawei Mate 20
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 33 points higher (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100; 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 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (68/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3448524 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei Mate 20 by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (68/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 33 points (72/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.