Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme 5i

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 11/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 20 points (31/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Realme 5i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 3
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 3/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Realme 5i better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme 5i, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 20 points higher (31/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 3/100). 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 Realme 5i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (27/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (56/100 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.
Realme 5i: The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Realme 5i
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm
Weight 195 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Realme 5i
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
3
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme 5i
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Realme 5i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • 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 Realme 5i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (27/100 vs 3/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (56/100 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 Realme 5i?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 20 points (31/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme 5i?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme 5i — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme 5i?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme 5i?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use.