Nubia Neo 5 vs Tecno Pova Neo 2

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 19/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Neo 2 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Neo 2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova Neo 2
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 2
Battery 50
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6050 mAh

  • Overall rating 19/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Tecno Pova Neo 2, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 12 points higher (31/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 2/100). 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 Neo 2 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (27/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Pova Neo 2 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Pova Neo 2: The Tecno Pova Neo 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Tecno Pova Neo 2
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 346495
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1364
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 720x1640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, HIOS 8.6
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 170.9×77.8×9.6 mm
Weight
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Tecno Pova Neo 2
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova Neo 2
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Tecno Pova Neo 2
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
50
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 Pova Neo 2 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (27/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Pova Neo 2 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Pova Neo 2?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Neo 2 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Pova Neo 2?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Tecno Pova Neo 2 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Tecno Pova Neo 2?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 is a better fit for everyday use.