Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Tecno Spark 9

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Tecno Spark 9 (2022) 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 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 9 — 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
Tecno Spark 9
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 9 better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 9, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 17 points higher (33/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 0/100). 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 Tecno Spark 9 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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.
Tecno Spark 9: The Tecno Spark 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Tecno Spark 9
Processor MediaTek Helio G37
AnTuTu 194025
Geekbench Single 198
Geekbench Multi 868
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, HIOS 8.6
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm
Weight
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Tecno Spark 9
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Spark 9
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Tecno Spark 9
  • 5000 mAh
  • 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 Tecno Spark 9 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (60/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Tecno Spark 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Tecno Spark 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Tecno Spark 9 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Tecno Spark 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Tecno Spark 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 9 is a better fit for everyday use.