Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (50/100 vs 26/100). 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.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3654776
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Weight 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (88/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (90/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (50/100 vs 26/100).

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 Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.