Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO U1

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 15/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO U1 — the overall rating gap is 18 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 U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 24
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 18 points higher (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 24/100). 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 Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (60/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 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 U1: The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Vivo iQOO U1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo iQOO U1
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
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 Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (60/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 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 U1?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO U1 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 15/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.