Nubia Neo 5 vs OnePlus Nord CE4
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the OnePlus Nord CE4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3; launch prices were $180 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE4 leads — 57/100 vs 47/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5500); the OnePlus Nord CE4 is faster in AnTuTu (1,051,702 vs 694,383); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord CE4 doesn't; the OnePlus Nord CE4 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
OnePlus Nord CE4
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $300
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes OnePlus Nord CE4 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1051702 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1131 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3111 vs 2140
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the OnePlus Nord CE4, the OnePlus Nord CE4 scores 10 points higher (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 leads (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100, OnePlus Nord CE4 — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | OnePlus Nord CE4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 694383 | 1051702 | |
| Geekbench Single | 940 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2140 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Nord CE4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 and OnePlus Nord CE4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE4 leads Nubia Neo 5 by 34.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Nubia Neo 5 was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (80/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The OnePlus Nord CE4 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the OnePlus Nord CE4 — 57/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the OnePlus Nord CE4?
The OnePlus Nord CE4 leads on performance (59/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the OnePlus Nord CE4?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the OnePlus Nord CE4 (80/100 vs 60/100).