Nubia Neo 5 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $180 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 694,383); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $450
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2140
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (66/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 694383 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 940 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2140 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Nubia Neo 5 by 59.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Nubia Neo 5 was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (70/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (94/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (66/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.