Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 46/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $950
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (96/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 45 points higher (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Nubia Neo 5 — 58/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $770. Nubia Neo 5 was $770 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (89/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (96/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 45 points (91/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.