Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo V23 5G
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo V23 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 28/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo V23 5G
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo V23 5G, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 3 points higher (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G leads (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 22/100). 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 V23 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V23 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo V23 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.2×72.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo V23 5G
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V23 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V23 5G
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 V23 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (50/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo V23 5G (51/100 vs 22/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V23 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (76/100 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 V23 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo V23 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo V23 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo V23 5G — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo V23 5G?
The Vivo V23 5G leads on camera score (50/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo V23 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo V23 5G is a better fit for everyday use.