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 — 81/100 vs 30/100 (a 51-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 (4,701,314 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: 4701314 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W 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 (88/100 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 51 points higher (81/100 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 (88/100 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 (88/100 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 | 4701314 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| 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: 80W
- 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 90.0% 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 (88/100 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 51 points (81/100 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 — 81/100.
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.