Nubia Neo 5 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 51/100 vs 31/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 20 points (51/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 83
Battery 47
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (83/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 20 points higher (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
83
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 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 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 20 points (51/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (83/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.