Huawei P20 lite (2019) vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Huawei P20 lite (2019) (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 34/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 336,905); the Huawei P20 lite (2019) is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Huawei P20 lite (2019) better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 lite (2019) vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (69/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 lite (2019) | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×75.9×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 lite (2019) and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Huawei P20 lite (2019) by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (100/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (93/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (88/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (69/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 lite (2019) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 lite (2019) and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Huawei P20 lite (2019) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 lite (2019) or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 lite (2019) over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.