Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40C

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Tecno Spark 40C (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 24/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40C doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Tecno Spark 40C by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Tecno Spark 40C
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40C better?

  • Overall rating 24/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40C, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 9 points higher (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Spark 40C: The Tecno Spark 40C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Tecno Spark 40C
Processor MediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu 358383
Geekbench Single 432
Geekbench Multi 1416
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, HIOS 15.1
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP64
Dimensions 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Tecno Spark 40C
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Spark 40C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Tecno Spark 40C
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (60/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40C?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Tecno Spark 40C by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40C?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Tecno Spark 40C — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40C?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Tecno Spark 40C?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40C is a better fit for everyday use.