Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 235g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 43
Battery 52
Portability 22
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 58/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 235g

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (52/100 vs 22/100).

Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 65W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 18GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 235 g 204 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
58/100
1290942 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100
1290942 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
$799
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (86/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (52/100 vs 22/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.