Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo V40 Lite
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo V40 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V40 Lite leads — 35/100 vs 31/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5500).
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo V40 Lite
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo V40 Lite, the Vivo V40 Lite scores 4 points higher (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 Lite leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V40 Lite leads (70/100 vs 55/100). 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 Vivo V40 Lite is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo V40 Lite are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V40 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (70/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo V40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2719 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×74.8×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Price | — | $572 |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V40 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
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 Vivo V40 Lite is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo V40 Lite are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (76/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V40 Lite notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo V40 Lite edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo V40 Lite — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Vivo V40 Lite leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo V40 Lite?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V40 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.