{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-40-5g-vs-zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:35:55+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 40 5G vs ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro",
    "answer": "The ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 40 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 219,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-09_05_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T04:20:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide AI Lens Autofocus Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode Super Resolution Time-Lapse Slow Motion AI Camera Filters Document Scanner QR Code Scanner Continuous Shooting",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-14-2026-10_52_27-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-14T06:02:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 98.2,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 30.5,
                "overall": 89
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 18, 2026, ( china)",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 230g",
                    "Water resistance": "IPX8 Water Resistance (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 x 2688 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ( REDMAGIC OS 11)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5T",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera Main Camera: 50MP, OIS Ultra Wide Camera: 50MP Macro Camera: 2MP LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Under Display Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7500mAh Silicon Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "80W Fast Charging ( 80W Wireless Charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 / Wi-Fi 6E",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under Display Optical Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro",
        "margin": 15,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 63,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 98.2
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 79,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 91
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 74.5,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 30.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 170,000 less.",
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro charges 62W faster.",
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro offers 16 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 40 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 40 5G and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 170,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro a 7500 mAh cell, with 18W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}