Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $180 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6050); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 694,383).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $840
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2140
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 694383 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 940 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2140 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Neo 5 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $660. Nubia Neo 5 was $660 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (99/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.