Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 58/100 (a 19-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 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 230g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 19 points higher (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (53/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads ZTE Axon 40 by 291.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (93/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (53/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.