Nubia Neo 5 GT vs Realme V21

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 GT (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 GT leads — 37/100 vs 10/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 GT has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 GT has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 GT significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 GT
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 61
Design 50
Value for money 78
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 GT better?
  • Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme V21 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 GT vs the Realme V21, the Nubia Neo 5 GT scores 27 points higher (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT leads (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT notably outperforms the Realme V21 (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT notably outperforms the Realme V21 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Neo 5 GT: The Nubia Neo 5 GT is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 GT Realme V21
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 956756
Geekbench Single 1061
Geekbench Multi 3185
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" TFT
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1612
Refresh rate 144 Hz
Battery 6210 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Weight
Price $465
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 GT
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Realme V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 GT
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 GT
  • 6210 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5 GT
$465
Realme V21
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (31/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT notably outperforms the Realme V21 (61/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT notably outperforms the Realme V21 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 GT or the Realme V21?

The Nubia Neo 5 GT significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Realme V21?

The Nubia Neo 5 GT has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 GT or the Realme V21?

The Nubia Neo 5 GT leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 GT over the Realme V21?

The Nubia Neo 5 GT is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.