Nothing Phone (1) vs Nubia Neo 5
The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (1) leads — 35/100 vs 31/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500).
Nothing Phone (1)
Nubia Neo 5
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nothing Phone (1) scores 4 points higher (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) leads (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (1) | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 830458 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (53/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (51/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (1) edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (1) leads on camera score (53/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.