Nubia Neo 5 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Nubia Neo 5
ZTE Axon 30S
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 25/100)
- Faster charging: 55W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (51/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (63/100 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 ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for everyday use.