Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 45
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2021) better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Moto G Play (2021): The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G Play (2021) Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
AnTuTu 251428
Geekbench Single 272
Geekbench Multi 992
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm
Weight 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (60/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

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 G Play (2021) or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.