Nubia Neo 5 vs Tecno Pova 3
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Tecno Pova 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 3 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6050).
Nubia Neo 5
Tecno Pova 3
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 12/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6050 mAh
- Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Tecno Pova 3, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). 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 Pova 3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 3 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Tecno Pova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 362744 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 173.1×78.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 230 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 3
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 3
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
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 Pova 3 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 3 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (50/100 vs 12/100).
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 Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Tecno Pova 3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Tecno Pova 3 — 24/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Tecno Pova 3?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 3 is a better fit for everyday use.