Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 58/100 (a 23-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 (4,244,509 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 23 points higher (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (53/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads ZTE Axon 40 by 320.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (99/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (93/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (93/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (53/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 23 points (81/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.