Nothing Phone (3) vs Nubia Neo 5
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300; launch prices were $799 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 694,383).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 2140
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Lighter: 198g vs 210g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5150 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $799
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100; 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 (3) significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Nubia Neo 5 by 241.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $619. Nubia Neo 5 was $619 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.