Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 230g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (67/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads ZTE Axon 30S by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (71/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (67/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.