Fairphone 6 vs Nubia Neo 5
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 6 leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4415).
Fairphone 6
Nubia Neo 5
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Fairphone 6 scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Price | $565 | — |
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (51/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Fairphone 6 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Fairphone 6 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Fairphone 6 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.