Nubia Neo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy F36
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Samsung Galaxy F36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $180 and $245. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy F36 leads — 51/100 vs 47/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy F36 is faster in AnTuTu (767,711 vs 694,383).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Samsung Galaxy F36
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $245
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F36 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 767711 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 2140
- Lighter: 197g vs 210g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy F36, the Samsung Galaxy F36 scores 4 points higher (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (56/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy F36 — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Samsung Galaxy F36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 694383 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 940 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2140 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $245 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy F36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 and Samsung Galaxy F36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy F36 leads Nubia Neo 5 by 9.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $65. Nubia Neo 5 was $65 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy F36?
The Samsung Galaxy F36 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 F36?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy F36 — 51/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy F36?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy F36 (79/100 vs 60/100).