Nubia Neo 5 vs Redmi K50i

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K50i leads — 37/100 vs 31/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't.

The Redmi K50i edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 6 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
Redmi K50i
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 50
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5080 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Redmi K50i, the Redmi K50i scores 6 points higher (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Redmi K50i: The Redmi K50i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Redmi K50i
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Dimensity 8100
AnTuTu 1089139
Geekbench Single 1139
Geekbench Multi 3842
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" FFS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5080 mAh
Charging 45W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 650 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP53
Dimensions 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm
Weight 200 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi K50i
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K50i
  • 6.6" FFS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Redmi K50i
  • 5080 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

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 Redmi K50i?

The Redmi K50i edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Redmi K50i?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi K50i — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Redmi K50i?

The Redmi K50i leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Redmi K50i?

The Redmi K50i leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Redmi K50i?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K50i is a better fit for everyday use.