Huawei Mate 20 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 39/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $799
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 42 points higher (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100; 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 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (52/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (64/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4244509 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| 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 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Huawei Mate 20 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (99/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (52/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (64/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.