Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z6

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z6 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z6
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 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 Z6: The Vivo iQOO Z6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo iQOO Z6
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm
Weight 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 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 Z6?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z6?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 — 30/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z6?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 is a better fit for everyday use.