Nubia Neo 5 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 18/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 48
Battery 18
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 40W

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 13 points higher (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (48/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (51/100 vs 18/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (50/100 vs 0/100). 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 Mi Mix Alpha: The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Processor Unisoc T9300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
Resolution 900x1940 2088x2250
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 4050 mAh
Charging 45W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm
Weight 241 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: —
48
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
  • 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2088x2250
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
  • 4050 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
18
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (48/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (51/100 vs 18/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (50/100 vs 0/100).

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 Mi Mix Alpha?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 18/100.

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

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads on camera score (48/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a better fit for everyday use.