Nubia Neo 5 vs Tecno Pova Slim
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Tecno Pova Slim (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Slim leads — 32/100 vs 31/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5160).
Nubia Neo 5
Tecno Pova Slim
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5160 mAh
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Tecno Pova Slim, the Tecno Pova Slim scores 1 points higher (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Pova Slim are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Tecno Pova Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.2×75.9×6.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 156 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova Slim
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Slim
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Slim
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Pova Slim are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
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 Slim?
The Tecno Pova Slim edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Tecno Pova Slim — 32/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Tecno Pova Slim?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova Slim is a better fit for everyday use.