Nubia Neo 5 vs Realme X3
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme X3 leads — 33/100 vs 31/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Realme X3
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 47/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Realme X3, the Realme X3 scores 2 points higher (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 leads (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme X3 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Realme X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 202 g | |
| Price | — | $450 |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme X3 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (45/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (51/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme X3?
The Realme X3 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Realme X3?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Realme X3 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Realme X3?
The Realme X3 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Realme X3?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme X3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.