Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000).
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Price | — | $999 |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (92/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (87/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (82/100 vs 60/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.