ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (2022) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300).

The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 21
Design 88
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 better?

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 21/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (60/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

ASUS Asus Zenfone 9: The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, ZenUI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.1 mm
Weight 169 g
Price
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
31
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus Zenfone 9
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
21
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (22/100 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 Zenfone 9 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 (60/100 vs 21/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (88/100 vs 50/100).

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 Zenfone 9 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

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

The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

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

The ASUS Asus Zenfone 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.