Nubia Neo 5 vs ZTE S30
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
ZTE S30
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the ZTE S30, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 14/100). 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 S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 184 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- 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 S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE S30 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (51/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (70/100 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 S30?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the ZTE S30 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the ZTE S30?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the ZTE S30?
The ZTE S30 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the ZTE S30?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.