Nubia Neo 5 vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $180 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 47/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 694,383).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $300
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2140
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 18 points higher (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 694383 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 940 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2140 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Nubia Neo 5 by 59.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Nubia Neo 5 was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (70/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (94/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (72/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.