Fairphone 5 vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 47/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is thinner (8.5mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 4 points higher (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (63/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Unisoc T9100 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 723825 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 872 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2451 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 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 28/100).