Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
ZTE V40 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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ZTE V40 Pro
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.