Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Redmi Note 15 Special
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) on specs and benchmarks. Both devices score the same overall rating of 33/100. Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special received the same MobileRank rating — 33/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special 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 Redmi Note 15 Special and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special 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 Redmi Note 15 Special and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (77/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
Both devices scored 33/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi Note 15 Special.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.