Nubia Neo 5 vs Tecno Camon 17 Pro

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 29/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Tecno Camon 17 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 50
Battery 37
Design 48
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 17 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (50/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Tecno Camon 17 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 2 points higher (31/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro leads (50/100 vs 27/100). 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, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (50/100 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 Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). 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.
Tecno Camon 17 Pro: The Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 534895
Geekbench Single 673
Geekbench Multi 1881
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 48 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 168.9×77.0×9.0 mm
Weight 201 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 48MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (50/100 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 Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).

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 Tecno Camon 17 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Tecno Camon 17 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?

The Tecno Camon 17 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Tecno Camon 17 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.