Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo S50
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 leads — 55/100 vs 31/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6050).
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo S50
- Overall rating 31/100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo S50, the Vivo S50 scores 24 points higher (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 leads (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (62/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1801694 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4817 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $390 |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (29/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (62/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 24 points (55/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo S50 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (62/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo S50?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.