Nubia Neo 5 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads — 42/100 vs 31/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 52
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4650 mAh

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (45/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro scores 11 points higher (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (50/100 vs 25/100). 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 Black Shark 5 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" OLED
Resolution 900x1940 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 4650 mAh
Charging 45W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Joy UI 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm
Weight 220 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (45/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (50/100 vs 25/100).

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 Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 42/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads on camera score (45/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.