Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $180 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 53/100 vs 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z11x is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO Z11x
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $180
- Better display (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 58/100, Vivo iQOO Z11x — 74/100; 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 Z11x notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | — | 983562 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Vivo iQOO Z11x was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 56/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x 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 Z11x?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 53/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z11x (79/100 vs 60/100).