Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 71/100 vs 31/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6050).
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 207 g | |
| Price | — | $650 |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (74/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (71/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for active users.