Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme 5s

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme 5s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. 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 48 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5s doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Realme 5s — 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
Realme 5s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 52
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 48MP

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

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme 5s, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 14 points higher (31/100 vs 17/100). 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 5s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 5s and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 5s (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 5s and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (52/100 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 5s: The Realme 5s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Realme 5s
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 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm
Weight 198 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Realme 5s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme 5s
  • 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 5s
  • 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 5s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 5s and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 5s and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (52/100 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 5s?

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

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

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

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

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