Nubia Neo 5 vs ZTE Blade X1001
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the ZTE Blade X1001 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 12/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade X1001 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
ZTE Blade X1001
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Overall rating 12/100
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the ZTE Blade X1001, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 19 points higher (31/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 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 X1001 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | ZTE Blade X1001 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 10.1" | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 800x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 238.4×148.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Blade X1001
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1001
- 10.1"
- Resolution: 800x1280
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1001
- 6000 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 ZTE Blade X1001 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1001 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 X1001?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade X1001 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE Blade X1001?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Blade X1001 — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE Blade X1001?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the ZTE Blade X1001?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade X1001 is a better fit for everyday use.