Nubia Neo 5 vs Redmi Note 12R

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 22/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000).

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Redmi Note 12R by just 9 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 Note 12R
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Redmi Note 12R, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 9 points higher (31/100 vs 22/100). 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 Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12R and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 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 12R: The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Redmi Note 12R
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 560863
Geekbench Single 923
Geekbench Multi 2249
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP53
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi Note 12R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Redmi Note 12R
  • 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 Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12R and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 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 12R?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Redmi Note 12R by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi Note 12R — 22/100.

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

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