Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Y18i
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Y18i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612. 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 Y18i doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo Y18i
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Y18i, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 14 points higher (31/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). 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 Y18i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y18i (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y18i (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo Y18i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Unisoc T612 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 200000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 528 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y18i
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y18i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y18i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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 Y18i (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y18i (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y18i (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y18i notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 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 Y18i?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y18i — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y18i?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y18i — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo Y18i?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo Y18i?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y18i is a better fit for everyday use.