Nubia Neo 5 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 5/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Overall rating 5/100
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 26 points higher (31/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | — | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- Main: —
- Front: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 26 points (31/100 vs 5/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.