Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 29/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 333,647); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Better portability (35/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 48 points higher (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart 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 V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 1083.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V40 Smart
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (71/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart 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 V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 48 points (77/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.