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 93
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 76
Portability 32
Value for money 66

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ ZTE Axon 40 SE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc UMS512T T618
AnTuTu 3543672 —
Geekbench Single 3013 —
Geekbench Multi 9287 —
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/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.