Nubia Neo 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 694,383).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1299
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2140
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (88/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 694383 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 940 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2140 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nubia Neo 5 by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1119. Nubia Neo 5 was $1119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (97/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (88/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (86/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.