Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ vs ZTE nubia A57
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ is the choice for gaming, display quality and demanding workloads, with AMOLED, 144Hz, 1,800 nits, 16GB of RAM and UFS 4.1. The ZTE nubia A57 makes sense mainly for lower weight and expandable storage.
The performance gap is substantial: the RedMagic uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB, while the A57 has Unisoc T7250, 4GB and 128GB. The A57 is lighter at 193g versus 230g, and its usable surface is higher at 98.8% versus 90.7%.
The RedMagic also leads on battery and charging, pairing 7,500mAh with 120W versus 5,000mAh and 22.5W. It adds 5G, Wi‑Fi 6E and Wi‑Fi 7, USB 3.2 and NFC. Its 50MP main camera with optical stabilization and an ultrawide camera outclass the A57’s 13MP main camera.
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+
The ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ is the better buy for gaming and power, with 16GB of RAM and UFS 4.1.
ZTE nubia A57
The ZTE nubia A57 is the better buy only when its 193g weight and expandable storage matter more than the RedMagic’s power.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.9 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 9.3 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against eMMC 5.1
ZTE nubia A57, if you care about…
- Weight
- 193 g
- against 230 g
- Usable Surface
- 98.8 %
- against 90.7 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.95 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,500 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W Best value | 22.5 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging Best value | Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | 80 W | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver | Silver, Black, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.95 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 230 g | 193 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 98.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IPX8 Best value | IP64 |
| 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 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7250 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.74 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 437 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,461 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 1.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Display
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,800 nits Best value | 740 nits |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.85″ Best value | 6.75″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,216 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,688 px Best value | 1,570 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 431 ppi Best value | 256 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | One Billion Colors, 2,592Hz PWM | Capacitive Touch |
| 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 | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | Yes |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | A2DP, LE |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | nubia A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
