Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 37/100 (a 40-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 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,416,758 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 4416758 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 8/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 47/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 40 points higher (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (97/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 337.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (97/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (82/100 vs 47/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 40 points (77/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
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 pro is a better fit for everyday use.