Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40 Pro

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 50/100). 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 Blade V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 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 Blade V40 Pro: The ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro ZTE Blade V40 Pro
Processor Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 80W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
  • 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 Blade V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
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 Blade V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 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 Blade V40 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The ZTE Blade V40 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.