Nubia Neo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 16/100 (a 15-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.
Nubia Neo 5
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 15 points higher (31/100 vs 16/100). 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 Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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 Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho — 16/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A12 Nacho is a better fit for everyday use.