Nokia XR21 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 35
Design 11
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 11/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia XR21: The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia XR21 Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 33W 45W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm
Weight 231 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (51/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (50/100 vs 11/100).

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 Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.