Huawei P20 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $649 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 30/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Huawei P20 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $749
- Better portability (83/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 47 points higher (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 0/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; 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 (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (83/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Huawei P20 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei P20 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (93/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (71/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (83/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 47 points (77/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.