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 $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 39/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 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 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 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 41 points higher (80/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 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 (86/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100; 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 (98/100 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 (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4013168 | |
| 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 | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $660 |
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
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- 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 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $139. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (98/100 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 (86/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
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 41 points (80/100 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 — 80/100.
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 (98/100 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.