Nubia Neo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S23

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 48/100 vs 31/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3900).

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance 28
Display 100
Camera 67
Battery 13
Design 90
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3900 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 13/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?

  • Higher performance (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 17 points higher (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (51/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (90/100 vs 50/100). 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 S23: The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Samsung Galaxy S23
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1660456
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.1" AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 3900 mAh
Charging 45W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1750 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm
Weight 168 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
13
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S23
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (28/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (67/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (51/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (90/100 vs 50/100).

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 S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for everyday use.