Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo9

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Vivo iQOO Neo9 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 leads — 46/100 vs 33/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160).

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Neo9
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh

  • Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 scores 13 points higher (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a bit better (62/100 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.
Vivo iQOO Neo9: The Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Vivo iQOO Neo9
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Neo9
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo9
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a bit better (62/100 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 Vivo iQOO Neo9?

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo9?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9 — 46/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo9?

The Vivo iQOO Neo9 leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo9?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Neo9 is a better fit for everyday use.