Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo V21e
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo V21e
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo V21e, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 10 points higher (31/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e leads (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 15/100). 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 V21e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
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 V21e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (50/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (51/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (86/100 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 V21e?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo V21e — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo V21e?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo V21e — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e leads on camera score (50/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo V21e?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V21e is a better fit for everyday use.