Nubia Neo 5 vs Redmi Note 12 (China)
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 29/100 (a 2-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 Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Redmi Note 12 (China), the Nubia Neo 5 scores 2 points higher (31/100 vs 29/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Redmi Note 12 (China) 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 Redmi Note 12 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Redmi Note 12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Redmi Note 12 (China) 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 Redmi Note 12 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Redmi Note 12 (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi Note 12 (China) — 29/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.