Nubia Neo 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (50/100 vs 26/100). 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 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3654776
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Weight 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (88/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (90/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (50/100 vs 26/100).

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 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.