Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro leads — 56/100 vs 47/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,015,447 vs 694,383); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1015447 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1131 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3111 vs 2140
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro scores 9 points higher (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro leads (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 694383 | 1015447 | |
| Geekbench Single | 940 | 1131 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2140 | 3111 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 5 and Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro leads Nubia Neo 5 by 31.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro leads on performance (59/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (68/100 vs 47/100).