Nubia Neo 5 Max: specs and verdict
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Nubia Neo 5 Max

5.7 NeoScore #786 of 1029

Launched July 2026

Overview

NeoScore

5.7

#786 of 1029

Design & display
5.9
Performance & hardware
7.1
Camera
5.1
Connectivity
4.3
Battery & charging
6.4

Strengths

  • 7.5-inch display with a 120 Hz refresh rate
  • 7,100 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging
  • Dimensity 7100, 8 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB storage

Weak points

  • Large body and 245 g weight
  • Storage is not expandable
  • The main camera lacks optical image stabilization
Display
7.5 inIPS LCD1,280 × 2,772 px120 Hz
Design
245 g88.44 mm180.9 mm8 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 7100Octa-Core8 GB RAM512 GB
Battery
7,100 mAh45 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 16 Mpx
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 7100
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G610 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with four 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
Expandable Storage
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
7,100 mAh
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable

Design

Body Colors
Black, Gold, Silver
Body Thickness
8 mm
Body Width
88.44 mm
Body Height
180.9 mm
Weight
245 g
Usable Surface
86.4 %
Resistance Features
IP64, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant, Splash Resistant
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
1,000 nits
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
7.5 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,280 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,772 px
Display Pixel Density
407 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
Capacitive Touch
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
Direct OS Updates
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified
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
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos

Technical

Launch price
320 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

5.68 /10

Selected variant

Nubia Neo 5 Max

Design & display
5.94
Performance & hardware
7.11
Camera
5.07
Connectivity
4.33
Battery & charging
6.37
NeoScore rank
#786 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

Nubia Neo 5 Max technical sheet

The Nubia Neo 5 Max combines a large display, high-capacity battery and clearly documented hardware. Its 7.5-inch IPS LCD has 1,280 × 2,772 px resolution, 407 ppi, a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1,000-nit peak brightness. Connectivity includes Dual Nano-SIM, 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth 5.2. It runs Android 16, with direct OS updates listed in the specifications.

The hardware platform consists of a 6 nm MediaTek Dimensity 7100, an octa-core CPU reaching 2.4 GHz, Mali-G610 MC2 graphics, 8 GB of DDR5 RAM and UFS 2.2 storage up to 512 GB. Its 7,100 mAh battery supports 45 W fast charging and Bypass Charging. Stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos are also documented.

The 50 Mpx rear camera records 1080p video at 30 fps and includes HDR, phase-detection autofocus, manual controls, panorama and 30 fps slow motion. Optical image stabilization is not available, and storage cannot be expanded. At 245 g and 180.9 × 88.44 × 8 mm, the phone suits people who prioritize a spacious screen and large battery over a compact body. IP64 is listed, but that specification does not establish protection against every type of water exposure or impact.

Highlights

  • 17.5-inch display with a 120 Hz refresh rate
  • 27,100 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging
  • 3Dimensity 7100, 8 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB storage
  • 4IP64 protection and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos

Things to consider

  • 1Large body and 245 g weight
  • 2Storage is not expandable
  • 3The main camera lacks optical image stabilization

Nubia Neo 5 Max

Camera system

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

1

Rear Main Camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Optical Zoom
0 x
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
2

Front Camera

Resolution
16 Mpx
Pixel Size
16 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Sensor
Resolution
16 Mpx
Pixel Size
16 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
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