Nubia Neo 5 vs Vivo Z3i

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Vivo Z3i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 9/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Z3i doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 22 points (31/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Z3i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 8
Battery 0
Design 95
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3315 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 8/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Z3i better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (95/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Vivo Z3i, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 22 points higher (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). 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 Z3i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (27/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (95/100 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 Z3i: The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Vivo Z3i
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Helio P60
AnTuTu 232802
Geekbench Single 341
Geekbench Multi 779
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 3315 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Front camera 16 MP 24 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm
Weight 164 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Z3i
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 24MP
8
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Z3i
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo Z3i
  • 3315 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
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 Z3i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Vivo Z3i (27/100 vs 8/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (51/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (95/100 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 Z3i?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 22 points (31/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Vivo Z3i?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo Z3i — 9/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Vivo Z3i?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Vivo Z3i?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Z3i is a better fit for everyday use.