Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $749 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $749
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | — | |
| Launch price | $749 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 124.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.