Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 215g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads ZTE Axon 40 by 223.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (93/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.