Nubia Flip 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9
Compare Nubia Flip 5G vs vivo iQOO Neo 9 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4310mAh vs 5160mAh battery, $699 vs $699…
Nubia
Nubia Flip 5G
$699
1categories won
vivo
iQOO Neo 9
$699
9categories won
3 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
vivo iQOO Neo 9 takes the overall win
The vivo iQOO Neo 9 proves superior overall against the Nubia Flip 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the iQOO Neo 9. Choose the iQOO Neo 9 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nubia Flip 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
iQOO Neo 9 takes battery honors offering 5,160 mAh alongside 120W charging.
iQOO Neo 9 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Nubia Flip 5G vs iQOO Neo 9: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1188 x 2790 | 1260 x 2800Winner |
| Pixel density | 439 ppi | 453 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 1400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu score | 680,000 | 1,620,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2950 | 5440Winner |
Camera
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,310 mAh | 5,160 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 209 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 7 mmWinner | 8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP42 | IP54 |
Software and support
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14, MyOS 14 | 14 |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Nubia Flip 5G | iQOO Neo 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $699 |
Nubia Flip 5G
Nubia Flip 5G democratized the foldable phone category as the first global clamshell flip under $500, featuring a circular 1.43-inch OLED outer screen, 120Hz 6.9-inch main display, dual-rail suspended hinge, and 33W fast charging.
- Display
- 6.9"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
- Battery
- 4,310mAh
- Software
- 14, MyOS 14
vivo iQOO Neo 9
iQOO Neo 9 brings flagship Sony IMX920 camera sensor from the X100, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 silicon, and 120W charging into an aggressively priced powerhouse.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Battery
- 5,160mAh
- Software
- 14
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