Nubia Neo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy M12
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Samsung Galaxy M12 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 21/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Nubia Neo 5
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 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 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 23/100)
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy M12, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 10 points higher (31/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). 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 M12 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (50/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Samsung Galaxy M12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, One UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 221 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M12
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 6.5" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M12
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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 M12 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy M12 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M12 (50/100 vs 23/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M12 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy M12 — 21/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy M12?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M12 is a better fit for everyday use.