Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 33/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 18/100)
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 16 points higher (49/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (24/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (70/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (60/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (50/100 vs 18/100).
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 Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.