Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 855
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 10/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 3/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 855, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 21 points higher (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (27/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO Neo 855 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.5×75.2×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 855
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (27/100 vs 3/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 (51/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 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 Neo 855?
The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 by 21 points (31/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 855?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 855 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 855?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 855?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Neo 855 is a better fit for everyday use.