Motorola G96 vs Nubia Neo 5
The Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola G96 leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't.
Motorola G96
Nubia Neo 5
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Motorola G96 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Motorola G96 scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola G96 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Motorola G96 | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 794638 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola G96 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Motorola G96 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 Motorola G96 and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Motorola G96 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola G96 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Motorola G96 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola G96 over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Motorola G96 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.