Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs ZTE Blade A35
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 36/100 (a 41-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 8 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A35 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
ZTE Blade A35
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A35 better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the ZTE Blade A35, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A35 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (46/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | ZTE Blade A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | — | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A35
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A35
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A35
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A35 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (46/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the ZTE Blade A35?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.