Nubia Neo 5 GT vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Nubia Neo 5 GT (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 GT leads — 37/100 vs 30/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 GT has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Neo 5 GT has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 GT edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 GT
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 61
Design 50
Value for money 78
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 GT better?
  • Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 GT vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nubia Neo 5 GT scores 7 points higher (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT leads (61/100 vs 42/100). 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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Neo 5 GT: The Nubia Neo 5 GT is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 GT Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7400 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 956756
Geekbench Single 1061
Geekbench Multi 3185
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6210 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 188 g
Price $465
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 GT
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 GT
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 GT
  • 6210 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5 GT
$465
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (61/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (65/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 GT or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Neo 5 GT edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Neo 5 GT has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 GT over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Neo 5 GT is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.