Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme Narzo N61
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme Narzo N61 (2024) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 20/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo N61 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Realme Narzo N61
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme Narzo N61, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 11 points higher (31/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 12/100). 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 Narzo N61 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo N61 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Realme Narzo N61 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Unisoc Tiger T612 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 200000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 187 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Narzo N61
- Main: 32MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo N61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme Narzo N61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
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 Narzo N61 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 (27/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo N61 (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme Narzo N61 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (66/100 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 N61?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Realme Narzo N61 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme Narzo N61?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme Narzo N61 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme Narzo N61?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme Narzo N61?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Narzo N61 is a better fit for everyday use.