Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE Blade X1 5G

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 14/100 (a 19-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.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade X1 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 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 X1 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 19 points higher (33/100 vs 14/100). 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 X1 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (62/100 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 X1 5G: The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro ZTE Blade X1 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 597974
Geekbench Single 799
Geekbench Multi 1836
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade X1 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade X1 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
ZTE Blade X1 5G
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • 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 X1 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (60/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (62/100 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 X1 5G?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade X1 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 14/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.