Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs ZTE Blade A33S
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A33S (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 25/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A33S doesn't; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
ZTE Blade A33S
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A33S better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 230g
- Better portability (34/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the ZTE Blade A33S, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 55 points higher (80/100 vs 25/100). 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 32/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A33S and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | ZTE Blade A33S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP52 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 160.0×78.0×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade A33S
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade A33S
- 6.3" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade A33S
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A33S
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display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (93/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (52/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A33S and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A33S by 55 points (80/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the ZTE Blade A33S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the ZTE Blade A33S — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE Blade A33S?
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 A33S?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.