Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 43/100 vs 33/100 (a 10-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.

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 83
Battery 36
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (83/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 10 points higher (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 36/100). 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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm)
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
83
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
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 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (83/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (60/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (83/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.