Nubia Neo 5 vs ZTE Axon 40 SE
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the ZTE Axon 40 SE (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 15/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500).
Nubia Neo 5
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the ZTE Axon 40 SE, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 16 points higher (31/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 SE are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | ZTE Axon 40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Unisoc UMS512T T618 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 182 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 SE are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 SE (51/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 40 SE notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (72/100 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 40 SE?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 SE — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 40 SE — 15/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the ZTE Axon 40 SE?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.