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 (4,416,758 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: 4416758 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 47/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- 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)
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 (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 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 (82/100 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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | 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 | 80W | 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) | 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 | |
| Price | $649 | — |
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: 80W
- 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 242.1% 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 (82/100 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 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 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.