Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (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+ leads — 78/100 vs 17/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 61 points (78/100 vs 17/100).
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 V40 Smart
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 31
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
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+ vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 61 points higher (78/100 vs 17/100). 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 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart 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 V40 Smart: The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T606
AnTuTu 4372440
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LCD IPS
Resolution 1216x2688 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W 5W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC no
Dimensions 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 230 g 215 g
Price $760
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
  • 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+
  • 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+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
$760
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (47/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (92/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (31/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 61 points (78/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

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 V40 Smart?

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 V40 Smart?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.