Nubia Neo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy M21
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Samsung Galaxy M21 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 20/100 (a 11-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 M21 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy M21, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 11 points higher (31/100 vs 20/100). 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 M21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Samsung Galaxy M21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10.0; One UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 420 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M21
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M21
- 6000 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 M21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M21 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 50/100).
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 M21?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M21 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy M21 — 20/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy M21?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M21 is a better fit for everyday use.