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 — 40/100 vs 31/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 9 points higher (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Nubia Neo 5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 1037391
Geekbench Single 1111
Geekbench Multi 2560
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
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (5/100 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 (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (58/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

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 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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 40/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.