Nubia Neo 3 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nubia Neo 3 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 47/100 (a 11-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 639,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 3
ZTE Axon 40
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 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 3 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 11 points higher (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 3 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.5×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 3 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Nubia Neo 3 by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (73/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (51/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 3 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 3 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.