Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 71/100 (a 9-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 (4,678,468 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 9 points higher (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (99/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 261.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (99/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
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 Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.