Motorola Moto G17 Power vs Nubia Neo 5
The Motorola Moto G17 Power (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300; launch prices were $209 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 47/100 vs 41/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Neo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (694,383 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17 Power
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Motorola Moto G17 Power better?
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 694383 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 940 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2140 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $209
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 Power vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 6 points higher (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (49/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G17 Power — 40/100, Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Motorola Moto G17 Power are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 Power | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.8 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G17 Power and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Neo 5 leads Motorola Moto G17 Power by 48.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. Nubia Neo 5 was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (49/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Motorola Moto G17 Power are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Motorola Moto G17 Power by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 Power and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Motorola Moto G17 Power has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Motorola Moto G17 Power leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on performance (49/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 Power over the Nubia Neo 5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nubia Neo 5 (49/100 vs 30/100).