Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ vs ZTE Nubia Neo 5 Max
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 performance, display quality, and battery: 16 GB of RAM, UFS 4.1, 7,500 mAh, and 120 W charging. The ZTE Nubia Neo 5 Max leads in screen size and cellular connectivity, but its rival offers the stronger overall package.
The Neo 5 Max has a 7.5″ display versus 6.85″, with 1,280 px versus 1,216 px horizontally and 2,772 px versus 2,688 px vertically. It is also thinner at 8 mm versus 8.9 mm. The RedMagic counters with AMOLED, 1,800 nits versus 1,000 nits, 431 ppi versus 407 ppi, and 144 Hz versus 120 Hz; its usable surface is 90.7% versus 86.4%.
For gaming and demanding workloads, the RedMagic uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB, and UFS 4.1, versus the Dimensity 7100, 8 GB, and UFS 2.2. Its 7,500 mAh battery exceeds the Neo 5 Max’s 7,100 mAh, and 120 W charging beats 80 W. The Neo 5 Max keeps practical advantages with eSIM and 5G, while the RedMagic adds Wi-Fi 7, USB 3.2, and an ultrawide camera; its main camera records up to 8K versus 4K.
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+
The ZTE Nubia Neo 5 Max suits buyers who want a larger 7.5″ display and eSIM; it is the better buy only if it costs less.
ZTE Nubia Neo 5 Max
The ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ is the better gaming buy: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 16 GB of RAM, and 120 W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.9 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Battery & charging | 9.3 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,500 mAh
- against 7,100 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 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/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 2.2
ZTE Nubia Neo 5 Max, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 7.5″
- against 6.85″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,280 px
- against 1,216 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,772 px
- against 2,688 px
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.74 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 851,306 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver | Black, Titanium, Gold, Silver, Yellow, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 88.44 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 180.9 mm |
| Weight | 230 g Best value | 245 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % Best value | 86.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Polycarbonate, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IPX8 Best value | IP64, MIL-STD-810H, Pressure-Sensitive Zones |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,500 mAh Best value | 7,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 120 W Best value | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | 80 W | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,800 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.85″ | 7.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,216 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,688 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 431 ppi Best value | 407 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | One Billion Colors, 2,592Hz PWM | IPS LCD, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
| 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 | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM |
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 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, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| 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/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DisplayPort output | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 14.4 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 5.76 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 11S Pro+ | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
