Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme C35

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme C35 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. 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 Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C35 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Realme C35 — 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 C35
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 63
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Realme C35 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme C35, 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 C35 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme C35 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme C35 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C35 is a bit better (63/100 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 C35: The Realme C35 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Realme C35
Processor Unisoc T9300 Unisoc Tiger T616
AnTuTu 220000
Geekbench Single 400
Geekbench Multi 1350
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.4×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 189 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Realme C35
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme C35
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Realme C35
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • 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 C35 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme C35 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme C35 (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme C35 is a bit better (63/100 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 C35?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Realme C35 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme C35?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme C35 — 17/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme C35?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C35 is a better fit for everyday use.