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).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 55 points (72/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 69
Design 12
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 31
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
  • Lighter: 215g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

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.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China): The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Blade V40 Smart: The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6.7" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.