Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Y21
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6050).
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo Y21
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 38/100)
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6050 mAh
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Y21, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y21 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
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 Y21?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo Y21 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y21 — 30/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo Y21?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21 is a better fit for everyday use.