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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 31/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000).

The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 48
Value for money 87
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 11 points higher (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) 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 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 1044507
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
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
Weight 201 g
Price $329
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
58
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • 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 (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) 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 42/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 vs 55/100).

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 11 points.

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).

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

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

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

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