Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 77/100 vs 22/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
ZTE V40 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 55 points higher (77/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (82/100 vs 50/100). 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 V40 Pro (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 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 V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4416758 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IPX8 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (82/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (62/100 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 V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 55 points (77/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.