Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S20
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990; launch prices were $499 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 47/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,448,524 vs 888,046); the Samsung Galaxy S20 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Samsung Galaxy S20
- Higher AnTuTu: 3448524 vs 888046
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
- Lighter: 163g vs 215g
- Better portability (96/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S20, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 25 points higher (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S20 — 6/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S20 (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (35/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (96/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Samsung Galaxy S20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 888046 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1222 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3060 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S20
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S20
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Samsung Galaxy S20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Samsung Galaxy S20 by 288.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (93/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (35/100 vs 11/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 (68/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (96/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 by 25 points (72/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S20 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 11/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S20 is a better fit for everyday use.