Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-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 S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 723,825).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Lighter: 210g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 723825
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 872
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2451
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 723825 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 872 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2451 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1069. Nubia Neo 5 Pro was $1069 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (97/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.