Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nubia Neo 5
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300; launch prices were $329 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 47/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 694,383).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2140
- Lighter: 201g vs 210g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $329
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 13 points higher (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, 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 (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Nubia Neo 5 by 51.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Nubia Neo 5 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (61/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.