Nubia Neo vs Nubia Neo 2
The Nubia Neo (2023) runs on the Unisoc T820, while the Nubia Neo 2 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 2 leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 2 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Neo is noticeably lighter (192g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo
Nubia Neo 2
What makes Nubia Neo better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 208g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo vs the Nubia Neo 2, the Nubia Neo 2 scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 leads (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 2 and the Nubia Neo are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo | Nubia Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T820 | Unisoc T820 | |
| AnTuTu | 757199 | 757199 | |
| Geekbench Single | 885 | 885 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2392 | 2392 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | 166.0×76.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 2
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo and Nubia Neo 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 2 and the Nubia Neo are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 2 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo (53/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 2 (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo or the Nubia Neo 2?
The Nubia Neo 2 edges out the Nubia Neo by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo and the Nubia Neo 2?
The Nubia Neo has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Neo 2 — 48/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo over the Nubia Neo 2?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nubia Neo 2 (53/100 vs 33/100).