Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo V40
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo V40 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V40 leads — 43/100 vs 31/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5500).
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo V40
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 31/100
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo V40, the Vivo V40 scores 12 points higher (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1025251 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2967 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.2×75.0×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $698 |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V40
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V40
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V40 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (58/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V40 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo V40?
The Vivo V40 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo V40 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo V40?
The Vivo V40 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo V40?
The Vivo V40 leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo V40?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V40 is a better fit for everyday use.