Nubia Neo 5 vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 7/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3000); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 24 points higher (31/100 vs 7/100). 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 Mi Play (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 Mi Play (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (51/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 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 Mi Play?
The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 24 points (31/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi Play is a better fit for everyday use.