Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Y21e

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Y21e (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 11/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21e doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 20 points (31/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y21e
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 72
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y21e better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Y21e, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 20 points higher (31/100 vs 11/100). 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 Y21e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21e notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (72/100 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 Y21e: The Vivo Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo Y21e
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB
Storage 256GB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm
Weight 182 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y21e
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y21e
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo Y21e
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • 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 Y21e (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y21e notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (72/100 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 Y21e?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 20 points (31/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y21e?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y21e — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo Y21e?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo Y21e?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.