Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme V23

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme V23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 23/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Realme V23 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Realme V23
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 39
Design 62
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 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme V23 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme V23, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 8 points higher (31/100 vs 23/100). 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 V23 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme V23 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V23 is a bit better (62/100 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 V23: The Realme V23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Realme V23
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 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Realme V23
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Realme V23
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Realme V23
  • 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 V23 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme V23 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Realme V23 is a bit better (62/100 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 V23?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Realme V23 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme V23?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme V23 — 23/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme V23?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme V23 is a better fit for everyday use.