Nubia Neo 5 vs Tecno Spark 40C
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Tecno Spark 40C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40C doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Tecno Spark 40C
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Tecno Spark 40C, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). 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 Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Tecno Spark 40C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
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 Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
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 or the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Tecno Spark 40C by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Tecno Spark 40C — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40C is a better fit for everyday use.