Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9s
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9s leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO Z9s is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 723,825); the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9s
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 723825
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 872
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 2451
- Lighter: 180g vs 210g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 50/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s, the Vivo iQOO Z9s scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (76/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 723825 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 872 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2451 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9s leads Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 17.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (76/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s 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 Z9s?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s leads on performance (55/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9s (76/100 vs 47/100).