Nubia Neo 2 vs Redmi 5 Plus

The Nubia Neo 2 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T820, while the Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 2 leads — 48/100 vs 20/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 2 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Neo 2 is faster in AnTuTu (757,199 vs 218,879); the Nubia Neo 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 208g).

The Nubia Neo 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 2
Performance 50
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 53
Portability 49
Value for money
Redmi 5 Plus
Performance 14
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 70
Value for money 10
What makes Nubia Neo 2 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 757199 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 885 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2392 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (50/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 208g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 2 vs the Redmi 5 Plus, the Nubia Neo 2 scores 28 points higher (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 2 leads (50/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 2 leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 leads (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (50/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (53/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (70/100 vs 49/100).

Nubia Neo 2: The Nubia Neo 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 5 Plus: The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 2 Redmi 5 Plus
Processor Unisoc T820 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
AnTuTu 757199 218879
Geekbench Single 885 189
Geekbench Multi 2392 862
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 13
NFC yes no
Dimensions 166.0×76.1×8.5 mm 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm
Weight 208 g 180 g
Launch price $170
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Redmi 5 Plus
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 2
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 2
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi 5 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Neo 2 and Redmi 5 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Neo 2 Unisoc T820
48/100
757199 AnTuTu
Redmi 5 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
20/100 -245.9%
218879 AnTuTu

Nubia Neo 2 leads Redmi 5 Plus by 245.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Neo 2
Price unknown
Redmi 5 Plus
$170
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (50/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (66/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (32/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (53/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (70/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 2 or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Nubia Neo 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 2 and the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Nubia Neo 2 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi 5 Plus — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 2 or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Nubia Neo 2 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 2 or the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Nubia Neo 2 leads on performance (50/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 2 over the Redmi 5 Plus?

The Nubia Neo 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.