Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Y90
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Y90 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 8/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y90 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Vivo Y90
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4030 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Y90, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 23 points higher (31/100 vs 8/100). 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 12/100). 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 Y90 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y90 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Vivo Y90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 155.1×75.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 163 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y90
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y90
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y90
- 4030 mAh
- No wireless charging
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 Y90 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Y90 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y90 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (96/100 vs 50/100).
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 Y90?
The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Y90?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Y90 — 8/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo Y90?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo Y90?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y90 is a better fit for everyday use.