Nubia Neo 5 vs ZTE Blade 11 Prime

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 8/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 11 Prime better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the ZTE Blade 11 Prime, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 23 points higher (31/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). 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.
ZTE Blade 11 Prime: The ZTE Blade 11 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 ZTE Blade 11 Prime
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 156818
Geekbench Single 233
Geekbench Multi 723
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB
Storage 256GB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 166.0×76.0×8.7 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
  • Main: 16MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
5
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 ZTE Blade 11 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (27/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (51/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).

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 ZTE Blade 11 Prime?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime — 8/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade 11 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.