Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Y17s

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Y17s (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. 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 Y17s doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y17s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y17s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 15W

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y17s better?

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

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Y17s, 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 Y17s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y17s are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y17s (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y17s 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 Y17s: The Vivo Y17s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo Y17s
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 346495
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1364
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 700 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm
Weight 186 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y17s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y17s
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo Y17s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
36
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 Y17s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y17s are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y17s (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y17s 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 Y17s?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y17s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y17s?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y17s — 17/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo Y17s?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y17s is a better fit for everyday use.