Nubia Neo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A51
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 18/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Nubia Neo 5
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A51, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 13 points higher (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). 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 A51 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Samsung Galaxy A51 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5×73.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 172 g | |
| Price | — | $399 |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
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 A51 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A51 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy A51 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Samsung Galaxy A51 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A51 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.