Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 7/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 26 points (33/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?

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

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 26 points higher (33/100 vs 7/100). 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 12/100). 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 A52 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite 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 A52 Lite: The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Processor
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 2GB
Storage 256GB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
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 A52 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (60/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite 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 A52 Lite?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 26 points (33/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

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 A52 Lite?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.