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 — 80/100 vs 70/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 10 points higher (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (52/100 vs 31/100).
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 | 4013168 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $660 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
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 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 209.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
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 80/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
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 (86/100 vs 52/100).
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 (98/100 vs 68/100).
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 active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.