Fairphone 5 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 25/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4200).

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 19
Design 35
Value for money 57
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 5 better?

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 6 points higher (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 5: The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 5 Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1224x2700 900x1940
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
DXOMark (camera) 108
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 880 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP64
Dimensions 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm
Weight 212 g
Price $770
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 5
$770
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (48/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (51/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (50/100 vs 35/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.