Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo NEX 3

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Vivo NEX 3 (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 21/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo NEX 3 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo NEX 3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo NEX 3
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 47
Battery 30
Design 28
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Vivo NEX 3 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo NEX 3, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 12 points higher (33/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 leads (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo NEX 3 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (50/100 vs 28/100). 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 NEX 3: The Vivo NEX 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Vivo NEX 3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2256
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.1
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 167.4×76.1×9.4 mm
Weight 217 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo NEX 3
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo NEX 3
  • 6.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2256
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo NEX 3
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo NEX 3 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (47/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (60/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (50/100 vs 28/100).

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 NEX 3?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo NEX 3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo NEX 3?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo NEX 3 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo NEX 3?

The Vivo NEX 3 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo NEX 3?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo NEX 3 is a better fit for everyday use.