Motorola Moto G17 vs Nubia Neo 5
The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300; launch prices were $142 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 47/100 vs 42/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5200); the Nubia Neo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (694,383 vs 358,608); the Motorola Moto G17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $142 vs $180
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
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 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 5 points higher (47/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (49/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G17 — 60/100, 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 (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 | 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 | 5200 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $142 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
- 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
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Neo 5 leads Motorola Moto G17 by 48.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $38. Motorola Moto G17 was $38 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (49/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Motorola Moto G17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Motorola Moto G17 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on performance (49/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 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).