Nubia Neo 5 vs Tecno Pova 7 Pro
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Tecno Pova 7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $180 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro leads — 59/100 vs 47/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 694,383); the Tecno Pova 7 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Tecno Pova 7 Pro
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $250
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 2140
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Pro, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro scores 12 points higher (59/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro leads (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro leads (67/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100, Tecno Pova 7 Pro — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Tecno Pova 7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 694383 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 940 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2140 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 163.5×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 7 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 and Tecno Pova 7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Pro leads Nubia Neo 5 by 21.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Nubia Neo 5 was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (93/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Pova 7 Pro?
The Tecno Pova 7 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Pova 7 Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Pova 7 Pro?
The Tecno Pova 7 Pro leads on camera score (42/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Pova 7 Pro?
The Tecno Pova 7 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Tecno Pova 7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Pova 7 Pro (93/100 vs 60/100).