Nubia Neo vs Nubia Neo 5
The Nubia Neo (2023) runs on the Unisoc T820, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 27/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500).
Nubia Neo
Nubia Neo 5
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 4 points higher (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Nubia Neo are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T820 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 757199 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 885 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2392 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Nubia Neo are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo (51/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo is a bit better (60/100 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 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Nubia Neo by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.