Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme 9i

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. 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 5000); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Realme 9i 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 9i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 39
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme 9i better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme 9i, 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 39/100). 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 9i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9i is a bit better (62/100 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 9i: The Realme 9i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Realme 9i
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 33W
DXOMark (camera) 75
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 480 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Realme 9i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme 9i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Realme 9i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
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 9i (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme 9i are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).

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 9i is a bit better (62/100 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 9i?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Realme 9i 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 9i?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme 9i?

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