Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 22/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
ZTE V40 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 215g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 41 points higher (63/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (74/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (65/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (62/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 41 points (63/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The ZTE V40 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.