Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 49/100 (a 32-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 48 MP; the ZTE Blade V40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
ZTE Blade V40
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 32 points higher (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 52/100). 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 V40 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 165.8×77.2×8.7 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 Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- 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 V40 (52/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (88/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 by 32 points (81/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.