Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Y18t

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Y18t (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 23/100 (a 8-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 Y18t doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo Y18t by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y18t
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo Y18t better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Y18t, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 8 points higher (31/100 vs 23/100). 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 Y18t (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y18t are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y18t (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y18t 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.

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y18t: The Vivo Y18t is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo Y18t
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 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 840 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm
Weight 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y18t
  • 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 Y18t
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo Y18t
  • 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 Y18t (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y18t are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y18t (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y18t 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.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo Y18t?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo Y18t by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y18t?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y18t — 23/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo Y18t?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y18t is a better fit for everyday use.