Motorola Moto G87 vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro
The Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100; launch prices were $299 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G87 leads — 55/100 vs 51/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (723,825 vs 581,041); the Motorola Moto G87 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G87
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 210g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 723825 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 872 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2451 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $299
- Higher performance (50/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G87 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Motorola Moto G87 scores 4 points higher (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (63/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G87 — 48/100, Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 56/100; 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 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G87 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (76/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G87 | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Unisoc T9100 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 723825 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 872 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2451 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G87
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G87 and Nubia Neo 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads Motorola Moto G87 by 19.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $69. Nubia Neo 5 Pro was $69 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G87 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (53/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (76/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G87 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G87 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G87 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G87 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on performance (50/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G87 over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Moto G87 (76/100 vs 47/100).