Nubia Neo 5 vs Oppo A36

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Oppo A36 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 17/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A36 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Oppo A36 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Oppo A36
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Oppo A36 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Oppo A36, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 14 points higher (31/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A36 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo A36: The Oppo A36 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Oppo A36
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm
Weight 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Oppo A36
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Oppo A36
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Oppo A36
  • 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 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo A36 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 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 or the Oppo A36?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Oppo A36 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Oppo A36?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Oppo A36 — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Oppo A36?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Oppo A36?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A36 is a better fit for everyday use.