Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 40 SE

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 SE (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 SE is noticeably lighter (182g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
Performance 92
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 64
ZTE Axon 40 SE
Performance
Display 81
Camera 30
Battery 33
Portability 74
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 5W

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (76/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 SE better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 229g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 40 SE, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (74/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 40 SE: The ZTE Axon 40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ ZTE Axon 40 SE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc UMS512T T618
AnTuTu 3231636
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm
Weight 229 g 182 g
Launch price $830
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
ZTE Axon 40 SE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
ZTE Axon 40 SE
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
  • 7050 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
76
battery
ZTE Axon 40 SE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
$830
ZTE Axon 40 SE
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (52/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (76/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (74/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 40 SE — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.