Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo Y81
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Vivo Y81 (2018) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 7/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Vivo Y81
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3260 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo Y81, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 26 points higher (33/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 0/100). 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 Y81 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y81 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y81 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Vivo Y81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3260 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 146 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y81
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y81
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y81
- 3260 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 Y81 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y81 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 (60/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y81 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (100/100 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 Y81?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81 by 26 points (33/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo Y81?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y81 — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo Y81?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo Y81?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y81 is a better fit for everyday use.