Nubia Neo 5 vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 79/100 vs 31/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6050).
Nubia Neo 5
Xiaomi 17
- Overall rating 31/100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (61/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 48 points higher (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Price | — | $709 |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (78/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (79/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 48 points (79/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (79/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.