Nubia Neo 5 vs Tecno Phantom 9

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 10/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Tecno Phantom 9
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 14
Battery 0
Design 95
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 21 points higher (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). 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 Phantom 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (27/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 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.

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Phantom 9: The Tecno Phantom 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Tecno Phantom 9
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 199111
Geekbench Single 476
Geekbench Multi 828
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 3500 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 164 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Tecno Phantom 9
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
14
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Phantom 9
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Tecno Phantom 9
  • 3500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
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 Phantom 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (27/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (51/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 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.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Phantom 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Phantom 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Phantom 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Tecno Phantom 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom 9 is a better fit for everyday use.