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).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 41 points (63/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.