Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme Narzo 90
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme Narzo 90 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Narzo 90 leads — 36/100 vs 31/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 90 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6050); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 90 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Realme Narzo 90
- Overall rating 31/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better camera (38/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme Narzo 90, the Realme Narzo 90 scores 5 points higher (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 90 leads (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 90 is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 90 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Realme Narzo 90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | |
| AnTuTu | — | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 181 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Narzo 90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo 90
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Narzo 90 is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Narzo 90 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo 90 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (73/100 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 Narzo 90?
The Realme Narzo 90 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme Narzo 90?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme Narzo 90 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme Narzo 90?
The Realme Narzo 90 leads on camera score (38/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme Narzo 90?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Narzo 90 is a better fit for everyday use.