Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 18/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 15 points higher (33/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 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 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (60/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (55/100 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 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.