Nubia Neo 5 vs Sony Xperia 5
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 9/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP.
Nubia Neo 5
Sony Xperia 5
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Sony Xperia 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 22 points higher (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Sony Xperia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 3140 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 164 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (27/100 vs 9/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (95/100 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 Sony Xperia 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 by 22 points (31/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Sony Xperia 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Sony Xperia 5 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Sony Xperia 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Sony Xperia 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.