Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $180 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 6050); the Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $548
- Better portability (47/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 58/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $368. Nubia Neo 5 was $368 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (99/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.