Nubia Neo 5 vs Nubia Z40 Pro

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Nubia Z40 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 31/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Nubia Z40 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 60
Battery 51
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 31/100
What makes Nubia Z40 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Nubia Z40 Pro, the Nubia Z40 Pro scores 15 points higher (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro leads (60/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (60/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z40 Pro: The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Nubia Z40 Pro
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 161.9×72.9×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
60
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Nubia Z40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (60/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z40 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 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 or the Nubia Z40 Pro?

The Nubia Z40 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Nubia Z40 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Z40 Pro — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Nubia Z40 Pro?

The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on camera score (60/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Nubia Z40 Pro?

The Nubia Z40 Pro leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Nubia Z40 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.