Nubia Neo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 8/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 1
Design 67
Value for money 78
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 23 points higher (31/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 leads (78/100 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 A7 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (51/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017: The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
Processor Unisoc T9300 Samsung Exynos 7880
AnTuTu 95000
Geekbench Single 175
Geekbench Multi 760
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 5.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 1920x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 3600 mAh
Charging 45W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB
Storage 256GB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 6.0
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 156.8×77.6×7.9 mm
Weight 186 g
Price $459
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • Main: 16MP f/1.9
  • Front: 16MP
5
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • 5.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
1
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A7 2017
$459
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 Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (27/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (51/100 vs 1/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (67/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy A7 2017?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.