Huawei P20 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, 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 — 83/100 vs 30/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Huawei P20 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 223g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 53 points higher (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (83/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 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 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads Huawei P20 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (100/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (93/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (52/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (97/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (83/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 53 points (83/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 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.