Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Nubia Z20
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 50/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 859,084); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Z20 doesn't; the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Nubia Z20
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 230g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Nubia Z20, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 27 points higher (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Nubia Z20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z20
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Nubia Z20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Nubia Z20 by 359.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Z20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (71/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z20 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (55/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Nubia Z20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 by 27 points (77/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Nubia Z20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Z20 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Nubia Z20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Nubia Z20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Nubia Z20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.