Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads — 35/100 vs 33/100 (a 2-point difference).
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Overall rating 33/100
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) scores 2 points higher (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1025251 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2967 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 194 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) — 35/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (China)?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.