Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO U1

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 15/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO U1 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO U1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 24
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 16 points higher (31/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO U1: The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo iQOO U1
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo iQOO U1
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (51/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO U1 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 15/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.