Nubia Red Magic Nova vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 22/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic Nova has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 530g).

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 30 points (52/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 75
Design 0
Value for money 75
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic Nova better?
  • Bigger battery: 10100 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 530g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 30 points higher (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic Nova: The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic Nova ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 2342433
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 10.9" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1800x2880 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 10100 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 80W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 530 g 190 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1800x2880
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic Nova
$499
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (75/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (62/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 30 points (52/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The ZTE V40 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.