Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z8x
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO Z8x (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. 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 6000); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z8x doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z8x, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). 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, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z8x are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO Z8x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 736675 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 935 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2719 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.6×75.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z8x
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
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, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z8x are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Z8x?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z8x 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 Z8x?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Z8x — 30/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z8x?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z8x is a better fit for everyday use.