Nubia Neo vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Neo (2023) runs on the Unisoc T820, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 757,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Neo better?
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 757199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 885
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2392
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 757199 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 885 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2392 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Neo by 77.8% 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (95/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo (87/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Neo has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.