Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 33/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 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 S23 Ultra
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 42
Design 7
Value for money 27
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 16 points higher (49/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (50/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1681378
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3088
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
DXOMark (camera) 140
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 13, One UI 5.1
Brightness (peak) 1750 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm
Weight 234 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3088
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
$1199
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (73/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (60/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (50/100 vs 7/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.