Nubia Neo 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6050).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (92/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 51/100).

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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

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