Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs ZTE Blade A52

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads — 77/100 vs 9/100 (a 68-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 13 MP; the ZTE Blade A52 is noticeably lighter (214g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 68 points (77/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 92
Design 12
Value for money 51
ZTE Blade A52
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 32
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 better?
  • Lighter: 214g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ vs the ZTE Blade A52, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ scores 68 points higher (77/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads (47/100 vs 0/100). 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 Blade A52 (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A52 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A52 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 Blade A52: The ZTE Blade A52 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ ZTE Blade A52
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc
AnTuTu 4592636
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1216x2688 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 120W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
NFC yes
Dimensions 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 230 g 214 g
Price $860
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
ZTE Blade A52
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A52
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 80W
92
battery
ZTE Blade A52
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+
$860
ZTE Blade A52
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (47/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (92/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A52 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ (32/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A52 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 Blade A52?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 68 points (77/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ and the ZTE Blade A52?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Blade A52?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ leads on camera score (47/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ or the ZTE Blade A52?

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 Blade A52?

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade A52 is a better fit for everyday use.