Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs ZTE S30

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the ZTE S30 (2021) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 24/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the ZTE S30 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE S30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 14
Design 70
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the ZTE S30, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 9 points higher (33/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 14/100). 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 S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (60/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (70/100 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 S30: The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro ZTE S30
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MyOS 11
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 184 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE S30
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE S30
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
ZTE S30
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
14
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 S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (60/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (70/100 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 S30?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the ZTE S30 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the ZTE S30?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the ZTE S30?

The ZTE S30 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the ZTE S30?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.