Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 17/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Faster charging: 80W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Overall rating 17/100
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 16 points higher (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 45/100). 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 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
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 Smart (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (60/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (50/100 vs 31/100).
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 Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.