Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Realme V21

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 10/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Realme V21 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Realme V21, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 23 points higher (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 36/100). 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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V21 (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Realme V21
Processor
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" TFT
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Weight
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Realme V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Realme V21 (60/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 23 points (33/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.

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

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.