Nubia Neo 5 GT vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nubia Neo 5 GT (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 57/100 (a 1-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 GT
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Nubia Neo 5 GT better?
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3185
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 GT vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 1 points higher (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 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 and the Nubia Neo 5 GT are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (51/100 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $465 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- 6210 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 GT and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Nubia Neo 5 GT by 5.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Nubia Neo 5 GT are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (51/100 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?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 GT by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Neo 5 GT has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 GT or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 GT over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.