Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo iQOO Z9s
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9s leads — 33/100 vs 31/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s, the Vivo iQOO Z9s scores 2 points higher (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 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 and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo iQOO Z9s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 180 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 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 and the Vivo iQOO Z9s are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 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 Z9s?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s — 33/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo iQOO Z9s?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9s is a better fit for everyday use.