Nubia Neo 5 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 14/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Nubia Neo 5
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 17 points higher (31/100 vs 14/100). 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 X1 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G 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.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade X1 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 14/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.