Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Y36 (India)

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Y36 (India) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-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 Y36 (India) doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo Y36 (India) by just 7 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 Y36 (India)
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 47
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Vivo Y36 (India) better?

  • Overall rating 24/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Y36 (India), the Nubia Neo 5 scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). 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 Y36 (India) (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y36 (India) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100). 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 Y36 (India): The Vivo Y36 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo Y36 (India)
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 421228
Geekbench Single 412
Geekbench Multi 1410
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 650 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 164.1×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 202 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y36 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y36 (India)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo Y36 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
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 Y36 (India) (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y36 (India) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).

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 Y36 (India)?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Vivo Y36 (India) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y36 (India)?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y36 (India) — 24/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo Y36 (India)?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y36 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.