Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 SE

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Axon 40 SE (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 15/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500).

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 SE — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 40 SE
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 24
Design 72
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 5W

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 SE better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 SE, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 18 points higher (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 SE are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (60/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (72/100 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 40 SE: The ZTE Axon 40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro ZTE Axon 40 SE
Processor Unisoc UMS512T T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm
Weight 182 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Axon 40 SE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 40 SE
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
ZTE Axon 40 SE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 SE are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (60/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (72/100 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 40 SE?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 SE — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 SE — 15/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 SE?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.