nubia Neo 5 series launches in the PH, starts below PhP 12K
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nubia Neo 5 Pro 5G Launched in PH
Together with the Neo 5 5G and nubia Neo GT 5 5G, the nubia Neo Pro 5G is also in the Philippines. The Pro model comes with a 6.8-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 2392 × 1080 resolution (386 ppi). For cameras, it has a 50MP main rear camera with autofocus, supported
nubia Neo 5 5G Price and Specs in PH
nubia has officially introduced the Neo 5 Series, and one of the devices is the nubia Neo 5 5G. This device is positioned to be a budget gaming-focused smartphone in the local market. The device comes with a 6.8-inch HD+ IPS display with a 1940 x 900 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 317 PPI density.
nubia Neo 5 GT Unboxing, First Impressions, Camera Samples – Flagship cooling, mid-range price tag
nubia’s next-level mid-range gaming phone debuts today — but does it have what it takes to run the current popular mobile titles? Let's take a look.nubia Neo 5 GTAnnounced at MWC 2026, the nubia Neo 5 GT features a more advanced cooling solution, with a built-in cooling fan on top of its large heat-dissipation area. It also packs the 1st Dimensity chip in the series, bringing stronger processing performance along with a large 1.5K AMOLED 144Hz display, and a large 6,210mAh battery.To be honest, there are more gaming features inside, so let's dig deeper.Unboxing/AccessoriesThe boxThe box sent to us came with a large flat square shape bearing the brand's logo at the top right corner. There are symmetrical patterns in gray and black colors, while you can also spot the Neo 05 GT branding and Game Master Suit at the center, as if we are opening a Gundam box.Inside the boxOpening it up, you'll see the unit itself, a transparent case, a 90-degree USB-C cable, an 80W Flash Charger, paperwork like the quick guide and warranty, and a SIM injector tool.More accessoriesThe next box includes fancy accessories for the nubia Neo 5 GT, such as an RGB pair of earbuds, an RGB USB-C cable, and another transparent case with magnets at the back.Build quality and DesignUpon taking hold of the nubia Neo 5 GT, we were immediately impressed with its construction. Despite using plastic frames, it feels sturdy enough and won't bend easily, indicating the company used a high-quality material.The phone's designIt's not certified with any drop resistance, though the hard plastic felt like it could somehow take a minimal hit. On the rear, you'll find glass material for its transparent look. We tried lightly scratching and grazing it with keys and coins, and surprisingly, there was no mark or whatever, even when inside our pocket. Still, for the best protection, we highly recommend attaching the case to prolong its appearance and prevent unwanted damage.Furthermore, it is even rated with IP64 protection for dust and splashes for most of the body.While vents on each side are rated at IP54. That's impressive engineering right there. Imagine a gaming phone that can survive unwanted dirt and splashes.The last device we've known that has it costs twice or thrice as much.A closer look at the nubia Neo 5 GTSpeaking of design, the Neo 5 GT reminded us of a fusion of the more expensive gaming brands like the REDMAGIC and ROG. There's the RGB eye design along with GT, which you can tweak via the dedicated app for different colors.While looking at the body, you'll find a transparent glass back with symmetrical patterns. Twisting and turning the phone will give you a transition of black, gray, and silver.By the way, it has both a flat surface on the front and the rear, which is suitable for gaming. Combined with ergonomic rounded corners will surely provide you with a comfortable grip during long gaming sessions.You can also spot nubia branding + Born to Win captions, while the above shows a chip design with gold markings. RGB lightsNow for the highlight, you'll also spot the RGB active cooling fan. Yes, you read that right. That means the nubia Neo 5 GT is the only device in its price range with such a feature. Additionally, it also has a very large 29,508mm² cooling area, making it one of the largest in a mid-range phone yet.The left shows the ventOn top of this, you'll find heat dissipation grills on both the left and right sides, ensuring the heat inside is pushed outside.The right side viewMoving your gaze to the right, you'll see the iconic Neo triggers enhanced to a 550Hz touch sampling rate and have less than 5ms hardware latency to aid you in your games. There are also the volume rockers and the power button covered with red paint.Up top, you'll find a microphone hole, while below, you'll see the USB-C port, SIM tray, another microphone hole, and speaker grill. Meanwhile, the speaker on the earpiece completes its stereo effect.The displayIn front, you'll find the spacious 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 4,500 nits peak brightness. It is also certified with SGS Low Blue Light for eye care, making it less fatiguing on extended usage.Initial gaming performanceInside the device is the 2.6Hz 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7400 octa-core processor and Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM clocked at 6400MHz + 12GB virtual RAM and large 512GB memory. For the battery, it has 6,210mAh capacity paired with 80W fast charging.The AnTuTu scoreOur initial benchmark already showed a score of 1,075,888 points. That meets the requirements to run current-gen titles.MLBB settingsWe tested Mobile Legends Bang Bang, in which it ran at a stable 119-120 fps on Ultra graphics. Delta Force and CODM settingsMeanwhile, we also tried Delta Force, for which the processor is currently limited to 90 fps at smooth graphics settings. If you want upgraded visuals, you may still select HD settings, but the frame rate goes down to 30.If you want a balance of both, selecting standard graphics and ultra frame will give you 40 fps.We found similar performance when running Call of Duty Mobile as well. If you prioritize frame rate, you may hit the smooth graphics, then as you notch the visuals up, the frame rate goes down. In shooting games, we prefer having smoother animations to have faster response against multiple enemies or those who like to use surprise strategy. So maximizing the frame really helps.For thermals, we only encountered minimal warmth with zero frame drops. That's the result of combined VC cooling and the RGB fans. We've been playing on these in a room without air conditioning, so we can already tell how superb it can sustain the performance. Now, imagine gaming in these colder environments.Game SpaceThe Game SpaceThe nubia Neo 5 GT has a dedicated Game Space where you can view your favorite titles to tweak their settings.You can also turn ON or OFF the cooling fan as well as the RGB lighting, depending on your mood.This is also where you can modify your game triggers to assist you in battles. Speaking of which, the triggers are mostly usable for shooting games. It is fast and snappy and can give you an extra advantage, unlike pressing the buttons on a touchscreen. It also vibrates, giving you an immersive feel when gunning your enemies down the frontline. The feature also lets you view frame rates, battery percentage, time, and even connectivity.You can also boost your screen's max refresh rate up to 144Hz through this panel, though the experience may vary on the games you play.You can also change your settings, increase touch response, access the Demi chat helper, and get real-time in-game analysis to provide better tactics on supported games.Another favorite feature we liked is the bypass charging, which allowed us to continue gaming without hurting the phone's battery health while charging.The camerasFirst Camera SamplesOutdoor shot on the main camera 1xBeyond gaming, the nubia Neo 5 GT uses a 50MP main camera + 2MP secondary sensor + LED flash. Selfies are handled by the 16MP front sensor.For a gaming phone, it takes passable photos in well-lit areas. Zooming in on the image will give you a little noise on the sides, showing weakness in dynamic range. It captured the colors on the building, but the trees appeared soft.3x zoomIt can perform up to 3x in-sensor zoom. While the Shangri-la building's details have been retained mostly, the other areas weren't as good.Shot on a human subjectMeanwhile, it becomes different on human subjects. Evidently, capturing the kayumanggi skin tone correctly while showing a lot of details in both the subject and the background. Using the bokeh looks nice too. It did show a slightly creamy blur behind our subject.Indoor food shot in a yellow lighting environmentAnother indoor food shotFor indoor scenes, our food photos look decent with good colors and nice details. They are still passable for quick my days and reels.Low light sampleFor low light, the main camera does okay in some areas. But going on a slightly darker subject will give you a grainer, softer image. Using the zoom, on the other hand, will produce a reduced image quality.Selfie camera sampleFor selfies, we liked the output of the 16MP front camera. It has sharp details with good colors and dynamic range, making it readily available to post on social media.nubia Neo 5 GT 5G SpecsDisplay: 6.8-inch OLED screen w/ 144Hz refresh rate, 2720 x 1224 resolution resolution at 439 ppiCPU: 2.6GHz 4nm Dimensity 7400 octa-core processor GPU: Mali-G615 MC2RAM: 12GBROM: 512GBBack Camera: 50MP f/1.8 w/ PDAF + 2MP f/2.4 depth + LED flashSelfie Camera: 16MPBattery: 6,210mAh w/ 80W USB-C Fast Charging, Bypass ChargingOS: Android 16 w/ MyOSConnectivity: WiFi 6 (2.4GHz/5GHz), 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4, OTG, NFC, GPS, dual SIMSensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magneticOthers: In-Display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, DTS:X Ultra, 2x shoulder triggers, z-axis linear motor, 29,508mm² Multi-Layer Heat Dissipation System, Colors: Yellow, Gray, WhiteDimensions: 163.6 x 75.8 x 8.4 mmPrice: PHP 17,999 (12GB/256GB), PHP 19,999 (12GB/512GB)As of the momentGaming-wise, this truly makes the competition exciting for the mid-range segment. Especially if you are looking for premium features but still do not want to throw in big cash.You can get a reliable and effective RGB fan + VC cooling without breaking the bank, sharp visuals, a capable and efficient chip to run current popular games, a big 6,210mAh battery, 80W fast charging, and bypass charging.Moreover, there's a gamespace and triggers that you don't want to miss if you are an avid shooting game enthusiast.For now, this is interesting, and we can say that nubia observes the needs and wants of the gaming community, even for those in the entry-level and mid-range segments.What do you guys think?
nubia Neo 5 5G launched in PH – 550Hz Neo Triggers 5.0, UNISOC T9300 SoC, PHP 11,999 SRP
nubia Philippines today launched the nubia Neo 5 Series and the most affordable of the bunch is the Neo 5 5G.The nubia Neo 5 5GThe most affordable nubia Neo 5 Series phoneThis device features an improved gaming-centric aesthetics boasting an RGB Light and a 550Hz Neo Triggers 5.0 haptic controls to help mobile gamers have a competitive edge.The displayThe device uses a 6.8-inch LCD screen with 120Hz refresh rate and 1940 x 900 resolution. Inside, the phone is powered 2.4GHz 6nm UNISOC T9300 octa-core processor with 8GB + 12GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 6,050mAh battery capacity with Type-C 45W Fast charging.For cameras, it has a 50MP main shooter paired with 2MP helper and a 16MP selfie camera.nubia Neo 5G SpecsDisplay: 6.8-inch screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, 1940 x 900 resolution resolution at 314 ppiCPU: 2.4GHz 6nm UNISOC T9300 octa-core processorGPU: Mali-G57 MC2 RAM: 8GBROM: 128GBBack Camera: 50MP w/ AF + 2MP + LED flashSelfie Camera: 16MPBattery: 6,050mAh w/ USB-C 45W Fast ChargingOS: Android 16 w/ MyOSConnectivity: WiFi a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, dual SIMSensors: Accelerometer, gyroscopeOthers: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP64 dust and water ressitance, RGB Light, 550Hz Neo Triggers 5.0, DTS X: Ultra, 20,000mm² VC+Graphene Cooling, Colors: Shadow Black, Cyber Silver, Titanium GoldDimensions: 166.1 x 78.8 x 8.48 mmWeight: 210 gPrice: PHP 11,999Price and availabilitynubia Neo 5 5G - PHP 11,999The new nubia Neo 5 5G is is priced at PHP 11,999 in the Philippines.
nubia Neo 5 GT Now Official in PH
Alongside the Neo 5 Pro 5G and Neo 5 5G, nubia also launched the Neo 5 GT 5. This is the brand’s new mid-range smartphone positioned toward gaming-oriented users. The phone features a 6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Camera setup includes a 50MP main rear sensor paired with a 2MP depth
nubia Neo 5 Pro 5G now in PH: UNISOC T9300 chip, 6,050mAh battery, Neo Triggers 5.0, PHP 14,999 SRP
The nubia Neo Pro 5G goes official in the Philippines, bringing a focus on gaming performance and a sizable battery to mid-range segment.nubia Neo 5 Pro 5GBig battery mid-range gamingAvailable in Shadow Black, Cyber Silver, and Titanium Gold, the phone measures 166.1 x 78.8 x 8.48 mm and weighs 210 grams. Its front features a 6.8-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2392 x 1080, resulting in a pixel density of 386 ppi.The displayUnder the hood, the device is powered by a 2.4GHz 6nm UNISOC T9300 octa-core processor paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. It is equipped with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.The nubia Neo Pro 5G houses a 6,050mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging via a USB-C port. For imaging, the rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor with autofocus, a 2MP secondary lens, and an LED flash, while a 16MP camera handles selfies.Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and has audio features include DTS X Ultra support.The Neo Triggers 5.0In terms of gaming-specific hardware, the phone integrates 550Hz Neo Triggers 5.0 and a customizable RGB light. Thermal management is addressed with a 20,000mm² vapor chamber combined with graphene cooling.Connectivity options comprise WiFi a/b/g/n/ac on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, and dual SIM card slots. The device runs on Android 16 with nubia’s MyOS interface. nubia Neo Pro 5G SpecsDisplay: 6.8-inch OLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, 2392 x 1080 resolution resolution at 386 ppiCPU: 2.4GHz 6nm UNISOC T9300 octa-core processorGPU: Mali-G57 MC2 RAM: 12GBROM: 256GBBack Camera: 50MP w/ AF + 2MP + LED flashSelfie Camera: 16MPBattery: 6,050mAh w/ USB-C 45W Fast ChargingOS: Android 16 w/ MyOSConnectivity: WiFi a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, dual SIMSensors: Accelerometer, gyroscopeOthers: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, RGB Light, 550Hz Neo Triggers 5.0, DTS X Ultra, 20,000mm² VC+Graphene Cooling, Colors: Shadow Black, Cyber Silver, Titanium GoldDimensions: 166.1 x 78.8 x 8.48 mmWeight: 210 gPrice: PHP 14,999Price and availabilitynubia Neo 5 Pro 5G - PHP 14,999You may head to official nubia stores or order via online at Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
nubia Neo 5 GT Review
There are very few brands that offer gaming-centric smartphones in the affordable segment in the Philippines, and nubia is one of them. With that being said, the company has recently launched its latest devices under the nubia NEO 5 Series, and here we have the nubia Neo 5 GT. From the moment we saw the
nubia Neo 5 GT now in PH: Active RGB Fans, Dimensity 7400, Neo Triggers 5.0, PHP 17,999 starting price
After the teaser and debut at MWC 2026, the nubia Neo 5 GT is officially launched in the Philippines.nubia neo 5 GTPremium cooling with affordable priceThe new device is designed with features aimed at young gamers and Gen Z users, including advanced cooling performance, gaming controls, and AI capabilities.The phone's designThe design includes a flat back with no camera bump and rounded corners. It also has RGB lighting for gamer vibes, while it is available in Yellow, Gray, and White colorways. Furthermore, it has an IP64 rating in most of the body, while the vents are rated at IP54 protection.RGB Active Cooling FanAs its main highlight, the nubia Neo 5 GT features a built-in active cooling fan, a feature not commonly found in its category. On top of that, there's a 29,508mm² cooling area and a Through-Flow Duct Design intended to direct airflow over the CPU and battery, helping to manage heat and maintain stable frame rates during extended gaming sessions.The displayIn front, the phone is equipped with a 6.8-inch AMOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate, and 1.5K 2720 x 1224 resolution at 439 ppi, 4,500 nits peak brightness, with SGS-certified Eye Care features to reduce eye strain. Inside, it is powered by the 2.6GHz 4nm MediaTek D7400 octa-core processor with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. It is paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM rated 6400Mbps + 12GB virtual RAM and 512GB storage.It also uses a 6,210mAh dual-cell battery, which charges using an 80W adaptor. The 5 percent Extreme Mode provides up to 23 minutes of gaming or 29 hours of standby, and bypass charging allows the device to be powered directly during gaming without charging the battery.The camera system consists of a 50MP AI triple rear camera and a 16MP front camera. Additional AI features include AI Memory, AI Scam Alert, AI Image and Text Generation, and AI Translate.Other features noted are stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra, an X-Axis linear motor for immersive vibration.The Neo Triggers 5.0Another highlight is the 550Hz Neo Triggers 5.0 for four-finger control, with sub-5.5ms latency and a 3049Hz touch sampling rate. Magic Touch 3.0 is designed to keep the screen responsive under conditions such as wet or sweaty fingers.Connectivity features are WiFi 6 (2.4/5GHz/6GHz), 5G, 4G, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, and dual SIM.The Black variantnubia also added a 360° Game Antenna, which aims to maintain connectivity regardless of how the device is held. For OS, the phone runs on Android 16 with MyOS skin on top. Finally, the software is aided with AI Game Space 5.0, which centralizes performance controls, while AI Copilot Demi 2.0 includes a Gaming Coach, Gaming Chatbot, and an auto-chat reply feature.nubia Neo 5 GT 5G SpecsDisplay: 6.8-inch OLED screen w/ 144Hz refresh rate, 2720 x 1224 resolution resolution at 439 ppiCPU: 2.6GHz 4nm Dimensity 7400 octa-core processor GPU: Mali-G615 MC2RAM: 12GBROM: 512GBBack Camera: 50MP f/1.8 w/ PDAF + 2MP f/2.4 depth + LED flashSelfie Camera: 16MPBattery: 6,210mAh w/ 80W USB-C Fast Charging, Bypass ChargingOS: Android 16 w/ MyOSConnectivity: WiFi 6 (2.4GHz/5GHz), 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4, OTG, NFC, GPS, dual SIMSensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magneticOthers: In-Display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, DTS:X Ultra, 2x shoulder triggers, z-axis linear motor, 29,508mm² Multi-Layer Heat Dissipation System, Colors: Yellow, Gray, WhiteDimensions: 163.6 x 75.8 x 8.4 mmPrice: PHP 17,999 (12GB/256GB), PHP 19,999 (12GB/512GB)Price and availabilitynubia Neo 5 GT 12GB/256GB - PHP 17,999 nubia Neo 5 GT 12GB/512GB - PHP 19,999You may head to the nearest nubia stores or order online via Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok shop.What do you guys think?
Google opens sources Android Automotive OS to speed up development
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