Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 58/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 23 points higher (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 365.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (88/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 23 points (81/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.