Nubia Neo 5 vs Xiaomi Mi 9

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 19/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 9
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 5
Design 83
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 12 points higher (31/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (51/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 9: The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Xiaomi Mi 9
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 45W 27W
Wireless charging 0W 20W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 173 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 20W
5
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Xiaomi Mi 9
$400
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (51/100 vs 5/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.