Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Realme 9 5G Speed

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 30/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Realme 9 5G Speed by just 3 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
Realme 9 5G Speed
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 39
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Realme 9 5G Speed, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 3 points higher (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 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.
Realme 9 5G Speed: The Realme 9 5G Speed is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Realme 9 5G Speed
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm
Weight 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Realme 9 5G Speed
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme 9 5G Speed
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Realme 9 5G Speed
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 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 Pro and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (60/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 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 Realme 9 5G Speed?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Realme 9 5G Speed by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Realme 9 5G Speed?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Realme 9 5G Speed — 30/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Realme 9 5G Speed?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 5G Speed is a better fit for everyday use.