Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo S16e
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. 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 4600).
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo S16e
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo S16e, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo S16e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Exynos 1080 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 187 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S16e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S16e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (66/100 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 S16e?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo S16e 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 S16e?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo S16e — 30/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo S16e?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.