Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 8/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3330).

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 25 points (33/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 25 points higher (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (27/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (77/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Sony Xperia 1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 891237
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP65
Dimensions 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (27/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (60/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (77/100 vs 50/100).

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 Sony Xperia 1?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 25 points (33/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.