Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 36/100 (a 41-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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 92
Design 12
Value for money 51
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 57
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 230g

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 4592636
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 230 g 199 g
Price $860
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
57
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
$860
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (92/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (51/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (57/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for everyday use.