Nubia Neo 2 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Nubia Neo 2 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T820, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 48/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 757,199).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 2
Performance 50
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 53
Portability 49
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Nubia Neo 2 better?
  • Lighter: 208g vs 219g

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 757199
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 885
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2392
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (98/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).

Nubia Neo 2: The Nubia Neo 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 2 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc T820 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 757199 3998145
Geekbench Single 885 3640
Geekbench Multi 2392 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 166.0×76.1×8.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 208 g 219 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 2
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 2
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Neo 2 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Neo 2 Unisoc T820
48/100
757199 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +81.1%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nubia Neo 2 by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Neo 2
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (98/100 vs 50/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (91/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (89/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 2 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Nubia Neo 2 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 2 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 50/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 2 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Nubia Neo 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.