Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 55/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better camera (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 26 points higher (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 55/100). 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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | ZTE Blade V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 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 17 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- 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 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (88/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (62/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro by 26 points (81/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.