Nubia Neo 5 vs Oppo A78

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Oppo A78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 22/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000).

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Oppo A78 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Oppo A78
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 18
Battery 39
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Oppo A78 better?

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

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Oppo A78, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 9 points higher (31/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). 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 A78 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (27/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo A78 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 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 A78: The Oppo A78 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Oppo A78
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 515647
Geekbench Single 688
Geekbench Multi 1794
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 33W
DXOMark (camera) 69
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, ColorOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Oppo A78
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
18
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Oppo A78
  • 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 A78
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
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 A78 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (27/100 vs 18/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo A78 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (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 or the Oppo A78?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Oppo A78 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Oppo A78?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Oppo A78 — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Oppo A78?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Oppo A78?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo A78 is a better fit for everyday use.