Nubia Neo 5 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 38/100 vs 31/100 (a 7-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.
Nubia Neo 5
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 7 points higher (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (50/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for everyday use.