Nubia Neo vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Neo (2023) runs on the Unisoc T820, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 757,199); the Nubia Neo is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nubia Neo better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 757199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 885
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2392
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 757199 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 885 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2392 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Neo by 79.3% 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 Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (97/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (90/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Neo has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.