Nubia Neo 5 vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Redmi Note 12 Turbo (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads — 42/100 vs 31/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 48
Design 73
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Turbo better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo scores 11 points higher (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (73/100 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 Note 12 Turbo: The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 1333299
Geekbench Single 1653
Geekbench Multi 4349
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" OLED
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 161.1×75.0×7.9 mm
Weight 181 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (73/100 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 Note 12 Turbo?

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Redmi Note 12 Turbo leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Redmi Note 12 Turbo?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 12 Turbo is a better fit for everyday use.