Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $230 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 43/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (723,825 vs 528,398); the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M17e
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 723825 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 872 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2451 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $230
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 8 points higher (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (63/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9100 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 723825 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 872 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2451 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 37.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17e are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17e by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on performance (50/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).