Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 17/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1), the Nubia Neo 5 scores 14 points higher (31/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). 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 Vivo Y78 (t1) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.1×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)
- 5000 mAh
- 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 Vivo Y78 (t1) (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) is a bit better (62/100 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 Vivo Y78 (t1)?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) — 17/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1)?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Vivo Y78 (t1) is a better fit for everyday use.