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.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO U1
- 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)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
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.
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.