Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo leads — 44/100 vs 31/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
Performance 28
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 60
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh

  • Overall rating 31/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo scores 13 points higher (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (57/100 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 Z9 Turbo: The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1727199
Geekbench Single 1930
Geekbench Multi 4817
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP64
Dimensions 163.7×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (28/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a bit better (57/100 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 Z9 Turbo?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo — 44/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo leads on performance (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 Turbo is a better fit for everyday use.