Nothing Phone (2) vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100; launch prices were $599 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 51/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 723,825).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 723825
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 872
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 2451
- Lighter: 201g vs 210g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $599
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 12 points higher (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (63/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, 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 Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (57/100 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 Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Unisoc T9100 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 723825 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 872 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 2451 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Nubia Neo 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 98.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $369. Nubia Neo 5 Pro was $369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (68/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (57/100 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 Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.