Motorola Moto X40 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto X40 leads — 53/100 vs 31/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4600).

The Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 22 points (53/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 75
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
  • Faster charging: 125W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4600 mAh

  • Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Motorola Moto X40 scores 22 points higher (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto X40 Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 900x1940
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 125W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13, MYUI 5.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
62
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto X40
$500
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (62/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto X40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 22 points (53/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto X40 leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.