Motorola Edge X30 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge X30 leads — 46/100 vs 31/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000).

The Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 48
Design 57
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Motorola Edge X30 scores 15 points higher (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Edge X30: The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge X30 Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 900x1940
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 68W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, MYUI 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm
Weight 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 60MP
58
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge X30 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge X30 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (58/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Motorola Edge X30 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Edge X30 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Edge X30 leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.