Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO 9 Global
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads — 38/100 vs 31/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4350 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher performance (15/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (36/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 9 Global, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global scores 7 points higher (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (15/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO 9 Global | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1208784 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1605 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3996 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4350 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.1×75.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (15/100 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 Global is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Global edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 Global — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads on camera score (36/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Global leads on performance (15/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO 9 Global?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 9 Global is a better fit for everyday use.