Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 33/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 44
Design 48
Value for money 78
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 50W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 10 points higher (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1063102
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 50W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 201 g
Price $459
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 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 (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (62/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (60/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.