Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo Y38
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Vivo Y38 (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 30/100 (a 3-point difference).
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Vivo Y38
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo Y38, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 3 points higher (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo Y38 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Vivo Y38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo Y38 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y38 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 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 Y38?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Vivo Y38 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo Y38?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y38 — 30/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo Y38?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y38 is a better fit for everyday use.