Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 57
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 230g

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 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 Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 3981427
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 230 g 199 g
Price $660
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
57
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
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
84
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (84/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (51/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (57/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.