Nubia Neo 3 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Nubia Neo 3 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 49/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 3 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 639,225).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 by 22 points (71/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 3
Performance 47
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 53
Portability
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Nubia Neo 3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 639225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2073
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 3 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 22 points higher (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Nubia Neo 3: The Nubia Neo 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 3 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T8300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 639225 1290942
Geekbench Single 880 1675
Geekbench Multi 2073 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 204 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 3
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 3
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Neo 3 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Neo 3 Unisoc T8300
49/100
639225 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 +50.5%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Nubia Neo 3 by 50.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (69/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (86/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 by 22 points (71/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Nubia Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 3 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Nubia Neo 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.