Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 26/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 5 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 Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 5 points higher (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). 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 Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 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 Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
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 Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (51/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 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 Z7?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.