Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 34/100 vs 33/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 1 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
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 25
Design 63
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 55W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 25/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 1 points higher (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (60/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (63/100 vs 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.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 80W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (60/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (63/100 vs 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 ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for everyday use.