Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Y73

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Y73 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 18/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y73 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y73 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y73
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 15
Design 87
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y73 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Y73, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 13 points higher (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y73 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 15/100). 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 Y73 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y73 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (51/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 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 Y73: The Vivo Y73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo Y73
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 534895
Geekbench Single 673
Geekbench Multi 1881
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 45W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 570 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm
Weight 170 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y73
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y73
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo Y73
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
15
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 Y73 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y73 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (51/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 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 Y73?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y73 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y73?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y73 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo Y73?

The Vivo Y73 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo Y73?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y73 is a better fit for everyday use.