Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) 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 $749 and $999. 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 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 913,920); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 913920
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 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 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, 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 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, 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 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (61/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 990 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 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 | 8000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy Note 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 332.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (71/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (61/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 27 points (77/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy Note 20?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.