ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Nubia Neo 5

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 62/100 vs 31/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5800).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 31 points (62/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5800 mAh

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Nubia Neo 5, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 31 points higher (62/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 2760000
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 900x1940
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 65W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 8GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 227 g
Price
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (52/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro (50/100 vs 16/100).

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 ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Neo 5?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 31 points (62/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Neo 5?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Nubia Neo 5?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Nubia Neo 5?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.