Fairphone 3+ vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100; launch prices were $489 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 26/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (723,825 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 723825 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 872 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2451 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $489
- Higher performance (50/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 25 points higher (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (63/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Unisoc T9100 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 723825 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 872 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 2451 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Nubia Neo 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads Fairphone 3+ by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $259. Nubia Neo 5 Pro was $259 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (50/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 25 points (51/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on performance (50/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (63/100 vs 15/100).