Nubia Neo 3 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Nubia Neo 3 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 49/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 3 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 639,225).
Nubia Neo 3
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 3 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 9 points higher (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 3 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | — | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Neo 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Neo 3 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Nubia Neo 3 by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Nubia Neo 3 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 3 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Nubia Neo 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.