Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (60/100 vs 36/100). 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.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (50/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (60/100 vs 36/100).
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.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.