Side-by-side technical data
Nubia Red Magic 5S vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
Comparison between Nubia Red Magic 5S and Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nubia and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 7.3 |
Which one is for you?
Nubia Red Magic 5S, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 659,586
- against 623,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 525 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 218 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 659,586 Best value | 623,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,117 Best value | 840 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,274 Best value | 2,670 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2x Exynos M5 at 2.73 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Ice | Black, Grey, Blue, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 9.8 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Body Height | 168.6 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 218 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 90.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 55 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 55 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.65″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 525 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 100,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Variable Refresh Rate |
Sensors
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System, Barometer, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 10 | — |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.03 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.38 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.57 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Red Magic 5S | Galaxy S20 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-G985, SM-G985F, SM-G985F/DS |
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