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Side-by-side technical data
ZTE Blade A520 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
ZTE Blade A520, if you care about…
- Weight
- 130 g
- against 230 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 2,400 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against eMMC 5.0
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Blade A520 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 2,400 mAh | 7,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 80 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Blade A520 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Black, White, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 71 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 130 g Best value | 230 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.4 % | 90.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IPX8, IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Blade A520 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6737 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.25 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 4,272,312 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 141 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 594 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L and 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 8,160 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Blade A520 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Display
| Specification | Blade A520 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,800 nits |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 6.85″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,216 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 2,688 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 431 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 960 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, One Billion Colors, 2,592Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Color LED Notifications, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Blade A520 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | Blade A520 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | — |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Blade A520 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Blade A520 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, DTS, DTS:X |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Blade A520 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Blade A520 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
