Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Realme 9i

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Realme 9i (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 23/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme 9i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Realme 9i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 39
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme 9i better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Realme 9i, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 10 points higher (33/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 39/100). 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 Realme 9i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9i (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (62/100 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 9i: The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Realme 9i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
DXOMark (camera) 75
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Brightness (peak) 480 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Realme 9i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme 9i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Realme 9i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
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 Realme 9i (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (62/100 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 9i?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme 9i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Realme 9i — 23/100.

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

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