Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 78/100 vs 5/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 73 points (78/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 92
Design 12
Value for money 57
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 73 points higher (78/100 vs 5/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus 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 Blade A3 Plus: The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek
AnTuTu 4372440
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.0" TFT LCD
Resolution 1216x2688 480x960
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 2050 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 5 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 3 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC no
Dimensions 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm
Weight 230 g 188 g
Price $760
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 3MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • 5.0" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • 2050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
$760
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (47/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (92/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (65/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 73 points (78/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

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 Blade A3 Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.