Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 20/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 60 points higher (80/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (93/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (51/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 60 points (80/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.