Nubia Neo 3 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Nubia Neo 3 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 49/100 (a 7-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 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 639,225).

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Nubia Neo 3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 3
Performance 47
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 53
Portability
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Nubia Neo 3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G 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)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 3 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 7 points higher (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Nubia Neo 3: The Nubia Neo 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 3 ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Unisoc T8300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
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 90 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 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 203 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 3
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 3
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 3
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Neo 3 and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Neo 3 Unisoc T8300
49/100
639225 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 +36.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Nubia Neo 3 by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (51/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Nubia Neo 3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 3 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Nubia Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 3 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 3 over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Nubia Neo 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.