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  • Titanium
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Yellow
  • Grey
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Nubia Neo 5 Max

6.8 NeoScore #3810 of 11037

8 GB / 256 GB / International · Launched August 2026

Overview

NeoScore

6.8

#3810 of 11037

Design & display
6.2
Performance & hardware
6.5
Camera
6.5
Connectivity
7.5
Battery & charging
7.2

Strengths

  • 120Hz display with 1,000-nit peak brightness.
  • 7,100mAh battery with 80W fast charging.
  • Up to 512GB storage and 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM.

Weak points

  • At 245 g, it is relatively heavy.
  • Storage cannot be expanded.
  • The main camera offers no optical zoom.
Display
7.5″IPS LCD1,280 × 2,772 px120 Hz
Design
245 g88.44 mm180.9 mm8 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 7100Octa-Core8 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB
AnTuTu
851,306Better than 20% of phones
Battery
7,100 mAh80 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 16 Mpx · f/2.4
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

Evidence-based overview

Nubia Neo 5 Max technical sheet

The Nubia Neo 5 Max receives a NeoScore of 6.79 out of 10, calculated from its saved specifications. That places it above most phones in the catalogue. Connectivity is its clearest strength, scoring 7.53 and ranking above most listed phones. The specification includes 5G, broad cellular-band support, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, eSIM, and GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS. (cellular_bands, wifi_standards, bluetooth_version, connectivity_features, navigation_systems, sim_configuration)

Battery specifications are another advantage: the 7,100mAh capacity and 80W fast charging produce a category score of 7.21, above most phones in the catalogue. This does not measure real-world endurance. The phone runs Android 16 and combines 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to 512GB of UFS 2.2 storage and a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 processor. Its performance and hardware score is 6.64, above most phones. (battery_capacity, battery_fast_charge_power, memory_ram_capacity, memory_ram_type, storage_capacity, processor_model)

The 7.5-inch IPS LCD has a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,000-nit peak brightness and 407ppi, while the design and display category scores 6.19, in line with the typical phone. Its 50MP main camera uses an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilisation, and records 4K at 30fps; the camera score of 6.48 is also in line with the typical phone. The 245g weight and non-expandable storage are the main trade-offs. (display_refresh_rate, display_brightness, display_pixel_density, resolution, aperture, optical_image_stabilization, video_recording, body_weight, storage_expandable)

Highlights

  • 1120Hz display with 1,000-nit peak brightness.
  • 27,100mAh battery with 80W fast charging.
  • 3Up to 512GB storage and 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM.
  • 4Supports 5G, Wi‑Fi 6E, NFC and eSIM.

Things to consider

  • 1At 245 g, it is relatively heavy.
  • 2Storage cannot be expanded.
  • 3The main camera offers no optical zoom.

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Technical specifications

Design

Body Colors
Black, Titanium, Gold, Silver, Yellow, Grey
Body Thickness
8 mm
Body Width
88.44 mm
Body Height
180.9 mm
Weight
245 g
Usable Surface
86.4 %
Body Materials
Polycarbonate, Glass
Resistance Features
IP64, MIL-STD-810H, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
7,100 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
80 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

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
AnTuTu Score
851,306
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v11

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness
1,000 nits
Display Diagonal
7.5″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,280 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,772 px
Display Pixel Density
407 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
1,000,000 :1
Display Features
IPS LCD, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
Integrated Projector
No

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
Direct OS Updates
Yes
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
Connectivity Features
NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

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

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.

6.76 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 256 GB / International

Design & display

6.2

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 407 ppi
8.6
Peak Display Brightness 1,000 nits
8.0
Display Features IPS LCD, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
2.5
Weight 245 g
2.3
Resistance Features IP64, MIL-STD-810H, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant
4.0
Usable Surface 86.4 %
8.4
Body Thickness 8 mm
8.0

Performance & hardware

6.5

AnTuTu Score 851,306
4.3
RAM Capacity 8 GB
7.0
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
5.6
RAM Type LPDDR5X
10.0
Processor Type Octa-Core
9.0

Camera

6.5

Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Time-Lapse, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Dual PDAF, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Dual Capture, Night Mode, Manual Exposure
0.0

Connectivity

7.5

Connectivity Features NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering
4.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
8.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
9.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM
7.0

Battery & charging

7.2

Battery Capacity 7,100 mAh
9.6
Fast Charge Power 80 W
8.5
Battery Features Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
3.0

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Design & display
6.19
Performance & hardware
6.49
Camera
6.48
Connectivity
7.53
Battery & charging
7.21
NeoScore rank
#3810 / 11037

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
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
480 fps
Optical Zoom
0 x
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
480 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Time-Lapse, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Dual PDAF, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Dual Capture, Night Mode, Manual Exposure
2

Rear depth camera

Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
3

Front camera

Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
International
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
International

Product family

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