Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Nubia Neo 5
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300; launch prices were $449 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 47/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5200); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 694,383); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 2140
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5200 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $449
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 21 points higher (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, 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 (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Nubia Neo 5 by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $269. Nubia Neo 5 was $269 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (66/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (80/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 21 points (68/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on performance (66/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users.