Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs Nubia Z40S Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Z40S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 69/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,420,808); the Nubia Z40S Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
Nubia Z40S Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Nubia Z40S Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the Nubia Z40S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 8 points higher (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | Nubia Z40S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 161.3×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z40S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z40S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and Nubia Z40S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Nubia Z40S Pro by 178.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Z40S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Z40S Pro (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Nubia Z40S Pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z40S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Nubia Z40S Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Z40S Pro — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Z40S Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the Nubia Z40S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z40S Pro is a better fit for active users.