Nubia Neo 5 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime

The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. 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 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 24 points (31/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 0
Design 93
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, 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 2/100). 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 ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (27/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (93/100 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 A7 Prime: The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Processor Unisoc T9300 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 155362
Geekbench Single 300
Geekbench Multi 486
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.1" IPS LCD
Resolution 900x1940 720x1560
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6050 mAh 3200 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 16 MP
Front camera 16 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB
Storage 256GB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm
Weight 165 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 3200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
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 A7 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (27/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (51/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (93/100 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 A7 Prime?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 24 points (31/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.