Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo NEX 3
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo NEX 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 21/100 (a 10-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 NEX 3 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo NEX 3
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 28/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo NEX 3, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 10 points higher (31/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 leads (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo NEX 3 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo NEX 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2256 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×76.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 217 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo NEX 3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo NEX 3
- 6.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2256
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo NEX 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo NEX 3 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (47/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (51/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo NEX 3 (50/100 vs 28/100).
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 NEX 3?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo NEX 3 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo NEX 3?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo NEX 3 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo NEX 3 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo NEX 3?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo NEX 3 is a better fit for everyday use.