Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme U1

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 8/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Realme U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 90
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Realme U1 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme U1, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 23 points higher (31/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). 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 U1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme U1 (27/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (90/100 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 U1: The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Realme U1
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 303398
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 3500 mAh
Charging 45W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 25 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm
Weight 168 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Realme U1
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 25MP
6
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme U1
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Realme U1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
0
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 U1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme U1 (27/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (51/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme U1 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (90/100 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 U1?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme U1?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme U1 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme U1?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme U1?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme U1 is a better fit for everyday use.