Nubia Neo 5 vs Poco C81
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 23/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Poco C81
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6050 mAh
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Poco C81, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 8 points higher (31/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Poco C81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 310000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 208 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Poco C81?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Poco C81 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Poco C81?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco C81 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Poco C81?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Poco C81?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use.