Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE Blade A35

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 16/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A35 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A35 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A35
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A35 better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A35, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 17 points higher (33/100 vs 16/100). 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 36/100). 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 A35 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (60/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 A35: The ZTE Blade A35 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro ZTE Blade A35
Processor Unisoc SC9863A1
AnTuTu 153667
Geekbench Single 205
Geekbench Multi 846
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 2 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 14 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm
Weight
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade A35
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A35
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
ZTE Blade A35
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
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 A35 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (60/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 A35?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade A35 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Blade A35?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Blade A35?

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 A35?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A35 is a better fit for everyday use.