Nubia Neo vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Neo (2023) runs on the Unisoc T820, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 757,199); the Nubia Neo is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Neo better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 757199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 885
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2392
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (94/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 757199 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 885 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2392 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Neo by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Neo
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (94/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Neo has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.