Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nubia Red Magic 5GNubia Red Magic 5GGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy S20 UltraSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraGlobal · 12GB · 128GB · 5G G988BZ
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Basics
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 128GB · 5G G988BZ
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
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no Ki 		8.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.8Design & Materials 8.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.3Performance & Hardware 7.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.5Camera 8.3Camera
Connectivity score 7.5 Connectivity 8.2 Connectivity
Battery score 5.9 Battery 7.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
9 reviews
8.5
41 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Specs stores to buy Nubia Red Magic 5G Nubia Red Magic 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra price compare Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 128GB · 5G G988BZ
Inches 6.65" 6.9"
Resolution FHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 82% useful 90% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 78.0 mm
168.6 mm
9.8 mm 		76.0 mm
166.9 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 218 g 222 g
Micro SnapD. 865
Octa-Core 		Exynos 990
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 733.300
v10 		623.915
v9
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX686 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
108 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
Bright S5KHM1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 40 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Nubia Samsung
Aliases NX659J SM-G988BZ

Release Date
Release date March 2020,
4 years ago 		February 2020,
4 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nubia Red Magic 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Size
78.0 mm • 168.6 mm • 9.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 166.9 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 218 g 222 g
Usable surface 82 % 90 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - IP68
Colors
Black

Red
Black

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 6.65" 6.9"
Type AMOLED AMOLED • Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3200 px
Density 388 Pixels per inch 524 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1000 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 600 cd/m²
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • 2000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.8
7.4
Do you think it's a nice phone?
10
8.6
Is it comfortable?
8.8
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.3
9.5
Number of reviews
9 reviews
41 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Samsung Exynos 990
CPU 1x Cortex-A77 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz 2x Exynos M5 2.73 GHz + 2x Cortex-A76 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 600 Mhz ARM Mali-G77 MP11

RAM
RAM 8 GB 12 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
733.300
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 84% of devices
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623.915
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 81% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.0 UFS Storage 3.0
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Geomagnetic
  • RGB
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • RGB

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons Yes No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.3
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.9
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.9
8.6
Number of reviews
9 reviews
41 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 108 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX686 Exmor RS Samsung Bright S5KHM1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-9 (3x3)
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.33"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
48 Mpx
Sensor
Hynix HI-846
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Aperture
Unknow
ƒ/ 3.5
Pixel size
1.12 µm
0.80 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/4"
1/2"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV02A10
Samsung S5K2LA
Type
CMOS
ISOCELL
Aperture
Unknow
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"
1/2.55"
4
Camera type
--

ToF 3D sensor
Resolution
0.5 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX516
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
5.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 40 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.1
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
8.0
Quality of selfies
7.2
8.9
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.2
8.9
Number of reviews
9 reviews
41 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n41 (2500)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.660 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.074 W/Kg on head
1.221 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.7
9.3
Number of reviews
9 reviews
41 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
55.0W 		Yes,
45.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 56%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 32%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
9 reviews
41 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 89%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 56%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
9 reviews
41 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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