Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs ZTE Blade V40s
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade V40s (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 46/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Blade V40s is noticeably lighter (184g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
ZTE Blade V40s
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40s better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ vs the ZTE Blade V40s, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 37 points higher (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (97/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (73/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | ZTE Blade V40s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc UMS512T T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade V40s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (97/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (73/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Blade V40s — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ or the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ over the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.