Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme V21

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 10/100 (a 21-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 V21 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Realme V21 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme V21, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 21 points higher (31/100 vs 10/100). 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 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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (51/100 vs 36/100). 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 V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Realme V21
Processor Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" TFT
Resolution 900x1940 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Weight
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Realme V21
  • 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 V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • 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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (51/100 vs 36/100).

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 V21?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme V21?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme V21?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme V21?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.