Nubia Neo 5 vs Xiaomi 12S

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S leads — 41/100 vs 31/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500).

The Xiaomi 12S is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 12S
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 35
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (41/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Xiaomi 12S scores 10 points higher (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (76/100 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.
Xiaomi 12S: The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Xiaomi 12S
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1381634
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 45W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi 12S
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12S
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi 12S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (51/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (76/100 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 Xiaomi 12S?

The Xiaomi 12S is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Xiaomi 12S?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 12S?

The Xiaomi 12S leads on camera score (41/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 12S?

The Xiaomi 12S leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Xiaomi 12S?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for everyday use.