Huawei P20 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 37/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 230g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $899
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 43 points higher (80/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Pro — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S 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 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (84/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (73/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Huawei P20 Pro by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (99/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (93/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (84/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (73/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 43 points (80/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.