Nubia Neo 5 vs Redmi 12 4G

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Redmi 12 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. 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 Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 4G — 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
Redmi 12 4G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 28
Battery 36
Design 52
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Redmi 12 4G better?

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Redmi 12 4G, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 14 points higher (31/100 vs 17/100). 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 Redmi 12 4G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (52/100 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.
Redmi 12 4G: The Redmi 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Redmi 12 4G
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 362744
Geekbench Single 430
Geekbench Multi 1375
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 2GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP53
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 198 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi 12 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 12 4G
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Redmi 12 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • 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 Redmi 12 4G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 4G (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 12 4G and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (52/100 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 Redmi 12 4G?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 4G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Redmi 12 4G?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi 12 4G — 17/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Redmi 12 4G?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 12 4G is a better fit for everyday use.