Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9 China leads — 41/100 vs 31/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4700).
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4700 mAh
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Vivo iQOO 9 China scores 10 points higher (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 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 9 China is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
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 Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for everyday use.