Nothing Phone (2) vs Nubia Neo 5
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 31/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4700).
Nothing Phone (2)
Nubia Neo 5
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4700 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 38/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 13 points higher (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (54/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Price | $599 | — |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 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 (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (54/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 38/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.