Nothing Phone (4b) vs Nubia Neo 5
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300; launch prices were $355 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 55/100 vs 47/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5200); the Nothing Phone (4b) is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 694,383).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2140
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $355
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 8 points higher (55/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, 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 (4b) is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4b) leads Nubia Neo 5 by 40.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $175. Nubia Neo 5 was $175 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (4b) edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nothing Phone (4b) leads on performance (58/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Nubia Neo 5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Nothing Phone (4b) (79/100 vs 60/100).