Nubia Neo 5 vs Xiaomi 12
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 45/100 vs 31/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500).
Nubia Neo 5
Xiaomi 12
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 14 points higher (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 180 g | |
| Price | — | $750 |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (19/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (52/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Xiaomi 12?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.