Nubia Neo 5 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 44/100 vs 31/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP.

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 13 points higher (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Sony Xperia 1 IV
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1320406
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 900x1940 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 30W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP65
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g
Price $1000
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (19/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (56/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.