Fairphone 4 vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100; launch prices were $449 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 31/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (723,825 vs 566,483); the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 723825 vs 566483
- Better Geekbench Single: 872 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2451 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $449
- Higher performance (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 20 points higher (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (32/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (63/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 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 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (47/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Unisoc T9100 | |
| AnTuTu | 566483 | 723825 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 872 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 2451 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 69 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 4 and Nubia Neo 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads Fairphone 4 by 21.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $219. Nubia Neo 5 Pro was $219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (63/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (47/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 20 points (51/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (32/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on performance (50/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 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 20/100).