Motorola G96 vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola G96 leads — 55/100 vs 51/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Motorola G96 is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 723,825); the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola G96
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 723825
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 872
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 2451
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 210g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Motorola G96 scores 4 points higher (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola G96 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (73/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Unisoc T9100 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 723825 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 872 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2451 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola G96 and Nubia Neo 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola G96 leads Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 10.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola G96
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola G96 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (73/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Motorola G96 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola G96 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Motorola G96 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola G96 (73/100 vs 47/100).