Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 49/100 (a 24-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 48 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
Performance 92
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 72
Portability 32
Value for money 66
ZTE Blade V40
Performance
Display 81
Camera 29
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 229g

  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro scores 24 points higher (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro (52/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Blade V40: The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro ZTE Blade V40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 3289721
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2480x1116 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.4×76.1×8.9 mm 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm
Weight 229 g 199 g
Launch price $549
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
ZTE Blade V40
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Blade V40
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
  • 7050 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:38 hrs, total 28:35 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
ZTE Blade V40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro
$549
ZTE Blade V40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (52/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (72/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 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 Blade V40?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.