Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 5/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 28 points (33/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 2050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 28 points higher (33/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (65/100 vs 50/100). 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.
ZTE Blade A3 Plus: The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro ZTE Blade A3 Plus
Processor MediaTek
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.0" TFT LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 480x960
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 2050 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 3 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB
Storage 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm
Weight 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 3MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • 5.0" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
  • 2050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (60/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (65/100 vs 50/100).

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 ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 28 points (33/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A3 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.