Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs Nubia Neo 5

The Huawei Mate 40E Pro (2022) runs on the Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 26/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 52 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 38
Design 35
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 40E Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 52MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4400 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 40E Pro vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 5 points higher (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Mate 40E Pro: The Huawei Mate 40E Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 40E Pro Nubia Neo 5
Processor Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 9000L Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.9" Oled 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1344x2772 900x1940
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 50W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 52 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 162.9×75.5×9.1 mm
Weight 212 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
  • Main: 52MP
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
  • 6.9" Oled
  • Resolution: 1344x2772
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 40E Pro
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • Wireless: 50W
38
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 40E Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 40E Pro (50/100 vs 35/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Huawei Mate 40E Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 40E Pro and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 40E Pro has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 40E Pro or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 40E Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 40E Pro over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 40E Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.