Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,719 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825719 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 228g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 41.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (52/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition edges out the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.