Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (4,592,636 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4592636 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 47/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4592636 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $860 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 255.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (83/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (92/100 vs 47/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (45/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (83/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.