Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 40 SE
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 SE (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 81/100 vs 46/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 40 SE is noticeably lighter (182g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
ZTE Axon 40 SE
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (93/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 SE better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 230g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 40 SE, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 35 points higher (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (74/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | ZTE Axon 40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc UMS512T T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4716234 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $860 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 SE
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (93/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (74/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE by 35 points (81/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 40 SE — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.