Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme Q5i

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme Q5i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. 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 main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Q5i doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Realme Q5i — 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 Q5i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 39
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme Q5i better?

  • Overall rating 17/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme Q5i, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 14 points higher (31/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). 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 Q5i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). 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 Q5i: The Realme Q5i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Realme Q5i
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Dimensity 810
AnTuTu 569913
Geekbench Single 684
Geekbench Multi 1900
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Weight
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Realme Q5i
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme Q5i
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Realme Q5i
  • 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 Q5i (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme Q5i (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

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 Q5i?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Realme Q5i — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme Q5i?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme Q5i — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme Q5i?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme Q5i?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme Q5i is a better fit for everyday use.