Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 46
Battery 40
Design 38
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 40/100). 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 Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). 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.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5020 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10.0; MIUI 11
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 209 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
40
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 Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (46/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (60/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).

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 Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads on camera score (46/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.