Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo V17

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo V17 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 18/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo V17 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo V17
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 24
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo V17 better?

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo V17, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 13 points higher (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V17 is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo V17 (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V17 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo V17: The Vivo V17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo V17
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.2
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm
Weight 186 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo V17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo V17
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo V17
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo V17 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V17 is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo V17 (51/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V17 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (67/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo V17?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo V17 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo V17?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo V17 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo V17?

The Vivo V17 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo V17?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V17 is a better fit for everyday use.