Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,543,672 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3543672 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 229g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3543672 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $830 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 173.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (93/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (76/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ (52/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ leads on performance (93/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.