Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 23/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500).

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 8 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
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 31
Battery 27
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 8 points higher (31/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 27/100). 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 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 9 Pro Plus: The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Realme 9 Pro Plus
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Weight
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
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 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (51/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.