Nubia Neo 5 vs ZTE Blade V40
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 16/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Nubia Neo 5
ZTE Blade V40
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 15 points higher (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). 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 Blade V40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | ZTE Blade V40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×77.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade V40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40
- 5000 mAh
- 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 Blade V40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V40 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 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 Blade V40?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 16/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the ZTE Blade V40?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.