Nubia Neo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A52s

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads — 35/100 vs 31/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Samsung Galaxy A52s edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 4 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
Samsung Galaxy A52s
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 25
Design 63
Value for money 79
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A52s, the Samsung Galaxy A52s scores 4 points higher (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (51/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A52s: The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Samsung Galaxy A52s
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Weight 189 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A52s
$449
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (48/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (51/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52s — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.