Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme 9 5G Speed
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-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 9 5G Speed doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme 9 5G Speed, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Realme 9 5G Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 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 and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
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 Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Realme 9 5G Speed by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme 9 5G Speed — 30/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 5G Speed is a better fit for everyday use.