ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Pro (China)
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ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
#73Category Breakdown
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Pro (China)
ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
Performance
99.898.3
Camera
95.495.6
Display
97.198.9
Battery
99.497.4
Build
95.895.1
Overall
97.597.1
Summary
- The ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Pro features a robust build with a glass front and back, and an aluminum frame, weighing 230g, while the ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra is slightly lighter at 228g and utilizes Gorilla Glass 7i for added durability.
- Both devices have a 6.85" AMOLED display with a resolution of 1216 x 2688 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate, but the Z70S Ultra supports HDR10, enhancing its visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the RedMagic 11 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, while the Z70S Ultra uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite, with the former offering slightly higher clock speeds.
- Both smartphones feature a 50 MP main camera with OIS, but the Z70S Ultra includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses for more versatility, along with advanced video capabilities like HDR10.
- The RedMagic 11 Pro has a larger 8000mAh battery compared to the Z70S Ultra's 6600mAh, but both support 80W charging.
- Software-wise, the RedMagic runs on Android 16 with Redmagic OS 11, while the Z70S Ultra operates on Android 15 with Nebula AIOS 1.5, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11 Pro (China)
ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
General
Release Date
2025, October 17
2025, April 28
Announced
2025, October 17
2025, April 28
Description
For ChinaAlso known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Also known as Nubia Z70S Ultra Photographer Edition
Display
Size
6.85"
6.85"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, 2000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density)
1216 x 2688 pixels (~431 ppi density)
PPI
1216
1216
Refresh Rate
144Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i or Longxi glass (gen 2)
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 840
Adreno 830
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µmAuxiliary lens
50 MP, f/1.7, 35mm (standard), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 2.7x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam)50 MP, f/2.0, 13mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, multi-directional PDAF
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.77", 1.12µm, under display
16 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, under display
Video Recording
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8000 mAh
6600 mAh
Battery Details
Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh
Si/C Li-Ion 6600 mAh
Charging Details
80W wired
80W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.8 x 76.5 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
164.3 x 77.1 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 3.04 x 0.34 in)
Weight
230 g
228 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver
Antique Brown, Classic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1+L2+L5), GLONASS (G1+G5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 16, Redmagic OS 11
Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5
OS Version
Android 16, Redmagic OS 11
Android 15, Nebula AIOS 1.5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No