Nubia Neo 5 GT vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nubia Neo 5 GT (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400, 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 — 70/100 vs 57/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 GT has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 GT
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Nubia Neo 5 GT better?
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3185
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 GT vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 13 points higher (70/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 GT | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $465 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- 6210 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 GT and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Nubia Neo 5 GT by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 GT or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 GT — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 GT has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 GT or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 GT or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 GT over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.