Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nubia Neo 5
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 59/100 vs 47/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,037,391 vs 694,383); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1111 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2560 vs 2140
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 12 points higher (59/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Nubia Neo 5 by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (80/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (60/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (57/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Nubia Neo 5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (60/100 vs 32/100).