Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo V40 SE
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo V40 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V40 SE leads — 32/100 vs 31/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000).
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo V40 SE
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo V40 SE, the Vivo V40 SE scores 1 points higher (32/100 vs 31/100). 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 SE and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo V40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 Vivo V40 SE and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 vs 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 Vivo V40 SE?
The Vivo V40 SE edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo V40 SE?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo V40 SE — 32/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo V40 SE?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.