ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 33/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 27 points (60/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 41
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 27 points higher (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3136217
Geekbench Single 3100
Geekbench Multi 9900
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 227 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9
$999
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (72/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 27 points (60/100 vs 33/100).

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).

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

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