Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 40 SE

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 SE (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 15/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 SE is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE by 63 points (78/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 92
Design 12
Value for money 57
ZTE Axon 40 SE
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 24
Design 72
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 SE better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 40 SE, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 63 points higher (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (47/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40 SE are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 40 SE: The ZTE Axon 40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ ZTE Axon 40 SE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc UMS512T T618
AnTuTu 4372440
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 5W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm
Weight 230 g 182 g
Price $760
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
ZTE Axon 40 SE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 40 SE
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
ZTE Axon 40 SE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
$760
ZTE Axon 40 SE
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (47/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (92/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (72/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40 SE are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE by 63 points (78/100 vs 15/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the ZTE Axon 40 SE — 15/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.