Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 51/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,372,440 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 27 points (78/100 vs 51/100).
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 Ultra
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 83
Battery 47
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4372440 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 230g

  • Better camera (83/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 27 points higher (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 4372440 1290942
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1116x2480
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W 65W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 230 g 204 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 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
83
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
78/100
4372440 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
51/100 -238.7%
1290942 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 238.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
$760
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (83/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 47/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (45/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 27 points (78/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 51/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (83/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).

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

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 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.