Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 16/100 (a 17-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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 25
Battery 36
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India), the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 17 points higher (33/100 vs 16/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). 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.
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India): The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
Processor Exynos 850
AnTuTu 234339
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 836
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" PLS IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, One UI 3.1
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm
Weight 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
  • 6.5" PLS IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) (60/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

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 Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) — 16/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A12 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.