Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs ZTE Blade A52
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 34/100 (a 43-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 13 MP; the ZTE Blade A52 is noticeably lighter (214g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
ZTE Blade A52
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 230g
- Better portability (35/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the ZTE Blade A52, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 43 points higher (77/100 vs 34/100). 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 A52 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (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 A52 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | ZTE Blade A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A52
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A52
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A52
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A52
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (93/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (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 A52 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Blade A52?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 43 points (77/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ZTE Blade A52?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Blade A52?
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 A52?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.