Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Motorola Moto Edge S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 leads — 39/100 vs 31/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.

The Motorola Moto Edge S30 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto Edge S30
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 36
Design 47
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto Edge S30 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (15/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto Edge S30 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 scores 8 points higher (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Motorola Moto Edge S30 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Moto Edge S30: The Motorola Moto Edge S30 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 Moto Edge S30 Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 1208784
Geekbench Single 1605
Geekbench Multi 3996
Display 6.8" LCD IPS 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2460 900x1940
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP52 IP64
Dimensions 168.1×75.5×8.9 mm
Weight 202 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto Edge S30
  • 6.8" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • 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 Moto Edge S30
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (15/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto Edge S30 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (43/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto Edge S30 (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Motorola Moto Edge S30 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).

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 Moto Edge S30 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto Edge S30 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto Edge S30 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto Edge S30 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto Edge S30 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto Edge S30 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto Edge S30 leads on performance (15/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto Edge S30 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto Edge S30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.