Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $230 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 723,825); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 70W
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $450
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 723825
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 872
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2451
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 56/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9100 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 723825 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 872 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2451 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 Pro and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Nubia Neo 5 Pro was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (70/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.