Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs ZTE Avid 589
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 19/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,716,234 vs 177,554); the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4716234 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 230g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 62 points higher (81/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (99/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (80/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Dimensions | — | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2556.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Avid 589
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (99/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (93/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (93/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (80/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 62 points (81/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (99/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.