Nubia Neo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy M36
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Samsung Galaxy M36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000).
Nubia Neo 5
Samsung Galaxy M36
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy M36, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Samsung Galaxy M36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 768212 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| 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, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 197 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M36 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (53/100 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 M36?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M36 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy M36?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy M36 — 30/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy M36?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M36 is a better fit for everyday use.