Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs ZTE Axon 40 SE
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 SE (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 46/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 SE is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
ZTE Axon 40 SE
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 SE better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 230g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the ZTE Axon 40 SE, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 31 points higher (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (74/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | ZTE Axon 40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc UMS512T T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 SE
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (71/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (74/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE by 31 points (77/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 40 SE — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.