Huawei P20 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $899 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 37/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Huawei P20 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 35 points higher (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Pro — 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 P20 Pro (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Huawei P20 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (68/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Huawei P20 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3448524 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $499 |
Huawei P20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei P20 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei P20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei P20 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Huawei P20 Pro by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (93/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (93/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Huawei P20 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (68/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 35 points (72/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Huawei P20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.