Nubia Neo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy F12

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Samsung Galaxy F12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 23/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F12 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy F12 by just 8 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 F12
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 25
Battery 45
Design 23
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 23/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F12 better?

  • Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy F12, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 8 points higher (31/100 vs 23/100). 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 F12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy F12 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (50/100 vs 23/100). 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.
Samsung Galaxy F12: The Samsung Galaxy F12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Samsung Galaxy F12
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 90 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, One UI 3.1
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm
Weight 221 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Samsung Galaxy F12
  • Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
25
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy F12
  • 6.5" PLS IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Samsung Galaxy F12
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
45
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 Samsung Galaxy F12 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy F12 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F12 (50/100 vs 23/100).

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 Samsung Galaxy F12?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy F12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy F12?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy F12 — 23/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy F12?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy F12 is a better fit for everyday use.