Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6050); the Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $799
- Better portability (47/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $619. Nubia Neo 5 was $619 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (99/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (92/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (47/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.