Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990; launch prices were $760 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 50/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 913,920); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 913920
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 31 points higher (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — 10/100; 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 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (61/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | 913920 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1222 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3060 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy Note 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 364.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $239. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ was $239 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (99/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (93/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (61/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 31 points (81/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.