Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 40/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,244,509 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4244509 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ scores 41 points higher (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (52/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (93/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (52/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 4244509 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $760 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 609.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (99/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (93/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (52/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (93/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ (52/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 41 points (81/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.