Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 19/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 9
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 5
Design 83
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 14 points higher (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 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 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (60/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 9: The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Xiaomi Mi 9
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 80W 27W
Wireless charging 0W 20W
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 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 173 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 20W
5
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 9
$400
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 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 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 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 (60/100 vs 5/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (83/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.