Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 58/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
ZTE Axon 40 pro
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 19 points higher (77/100 vs 58/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads ZTE Axon 40 pro 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 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
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 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.