Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads — 72/100 vs 17/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) scores 55 points higher (72/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, Redmagic OS 11 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (47/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (69/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) (31/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 55 points (72/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.