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ZTE

ZTE nubia Neo 5

Launched April 2026

Overview

Strengths

  • The 6.8″ display runs at 120 Hz for smoother on-screen movement.
  • It includes 5G, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4 and either Nano-SIM + eSIM or dual Nano-SIM.
  • It combines 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage and expandable memory.

Weak points

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Display
6.8″IPS LCD900 × 1,940 px120 Hz
Design
210 g78.8 mm166.1 mm8.5 mm
Performance
Unisoc T9300Octa-Core8 GB RAM256 GB
Battery
6,050 mAh45 W
Cameras
50 Mpxselfie 16 Mpx
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

Editorial report

ZTE nubia Neo 5 technical sheet

The nubia Neo 5 suits anyone looking for a large Android phone for streaming, gaming with smoother on-screen movement, and running several apps. Its 6.8″ IPS LCD display has a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits peak brightness, combining a spacious viewing area with fluid scrolling and visibility in bright scenes.

The Unisoc T9300 uses eight cores, while 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage provide room for apps and files. Storage is expandable. Android 16 handles the software side. A 6050 mAh battery supports 45 W fast charging and bypass charging, which can be useful when the phone stays connected during certain sessions. These figures are not turned into a battery-life promise.

The rear camera has 50 MP resolution and records 4K at 30 fps; the 16 MP front camera records 1080p at 30 fps. Connectivity includes 5G, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, dual-band Wi‑Fi, GPS, and either Nano-SIM + eSIM or dual Nano-SIM. Stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and IP64 resistance add practical touches. The nubia Neo 5 is a straightforward choice for buyers who prioritize a large display, expandable storage, and current connectivity over a more specialized camera setup.

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8 GB / 256 GB / Global

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Unisoc T9300
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MP2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
RAM Capacity
8 GB
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Black, White, Yellow
Body Thickness
8.5 mm
Body Width
78.8 mm
Body Height
166.1 mm
Weight
210 g
Usable Surface
87 %
Resistance Features
IP64
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
6,050 mAh
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Bypass Charging

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness
1,000 nits
Display Diagonal
6.8″
Display Horizontal Resolution
900 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,940 px
Display Pixel Density
314 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B71, 4G LTE B77, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n4, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE

nubia Neo 5

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
2

Front camera

Resolution
16 Mpx
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Sensor
Resolution
16 Mpx
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps

Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
Global
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
Global

Available variants

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