Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 12/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3300).
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 21 points higher (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (60/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (60/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (83/100 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 Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 21 points (33/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 12/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.