Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Vivo Y97

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Vivo Y97 (2018) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 8/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y97 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 25 points (33/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y97
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 0
Design 97
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3315 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y97 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Vivo Y97, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 25 points higher (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 5/100). 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 Y97 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y97 (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (97/100 vs 50/100). 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 Y97: The Vivo Y97 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Vivo Y97
Processor MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 232802
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" S-IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 3315 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 155.9×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 162 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y97
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 16MP
5
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y97
  • 6.3" S-IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo Y97
  • 3315 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 Y97 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y97 (27/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (60/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (97/100 vs 50/100).

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 Y97?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 25 points (33/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Vivo Y97?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y97 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Vivo Y97?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Vivo Y97?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y97 is a better fit for everyday use.