Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $230 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 723,825).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $599
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 723825
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 872
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2451
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 56/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (94/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 723825 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 872 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2451 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $369. Nubia Neo 5 Pro was $369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (94/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.