Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Oppo F21 Pro

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Oppo F21 Pro (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 27/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F21 Pro doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Oppo F21 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Oppo F21 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 43
Battery 27
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Oppo F21 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Oppo F21 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 6 points higher (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo F21 Pro leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo F21 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (60/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo F21 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo F21 Pro: The Oppo F21 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Oppo F21 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IPX4
Dimensions 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm
Weight 175 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Oppo F21 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Oppo F21 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Oppo F21 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo F21 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (43/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (60/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo F21 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (81/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Oppo F21 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Oppo F21 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Oppo F21 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Oppo F21 Pro — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Oppo F21 Pro?

The Oppo F21 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Oppo F21 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo F21 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.