ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G vs Neo 3 5G
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Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.8-inch ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G (with Unisoc T9100) that was released on March 3, 2025, against the ZTE Nubia Neo 3 5G, which is powered by Unisoc T8300. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
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Key differences
Reasons to consider the ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G
- Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
- Supports higher wattage charging (80W versus 33W)
- Ability to record video in 4K resolution
- 13% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (723K versus 639K)
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
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Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels | 1080 x 2392 pixels |
| PPI | 386 ppi | 386 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | 1300 nits | 1000 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 0% | 0% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 | - DCI-P3 |
Design and build
| Height | 167.5 mm (6.59 inches) | 167.5 mm (6.59 inches) |
| Width | 76.3 mm (3 inches) | 76.3 mm (3 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Weight | 209 g (7.37 oz) | 209 g (7.37 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Advanced cooling | Vapor chamber | - |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Gray, Yellow | Black, Silver, Gold |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Repairability | Good (3/5) | Good (3/5) |
| Drop resistance | Average (D) Β· 80 drops | Average (D) Β· 80 drops |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | Unisoc T9100 | Unisoc T8300 |
| Max clock | 2700 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 2.1 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 3 cores at 2.3 GHz: Cortex-A76 - 1 core at 2.7 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP4 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 128 | 64 |
| GPU clock | 780 MHz | 950 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~199.7 GFLOPS | ~121.6 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Compute Score (GPU)
| Compute Score (GPU) | 2645 | 1589 |
| Single-core score | 872 | 880 |
| Multi-core score | 2451 | 2073 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 292879 | 264705 |
| GPU | 61687 | 41859 |
| Memory | 147055 | 131183 |
| UX | 222204 | 201478 |
| Total score | 723825 | 639225 |
| Samples | [11 tests] | Less than 3 |
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Stability | 97% | - |
| Graphics test | 2 FPS | - |
| Graphics score | 233 | - |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 14936 | - |
| Video editing | 7599 | - |
| Photo editing | 32237 | - |
| Data manipulation | 9940 | - |
| Writing score | 15432 | - |
Recent User Tests
ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-13 (Vinnzzx67) | AnTuTu 12 | 821056 |
| π 2026-09-12 -> Chizu | AnTuTu 11 | 746898 |
| π 2026-06-22 (Firdausss) | AnTuTu 11 | 754254 |
| π 2026-05-04 -> Gil_lipata33 | AnTuTu 11 | 723825 |
| π 2026-05-04 (Zypher) | AnTuTu 11 | 723825 |
ZTE Nubia Neo 3 5G
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-16 (Thanachot Matarat) | Battery life | SOT 12:24 / 22:00 |
| π 2026-09-16 (Thanachot Matarat) | AnTuTu 11 | 630373 |
| π 2026-02-19 (just_arcturus) | AnTuTu 11 | 639225 |
Memory
| RAM size | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | No | No |
Software
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 3 years | 3 years |
Battery
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 80 W | 33 W |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery cycles | 800 cycles | 800 cycles |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | Up to 60FPS | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP |
1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC* | Depends on the region | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | March 2025 | March 2025 |
| Release date | May 2025 | May 2025 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $230 | $240 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 80 W | Yes, 33 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
These smartphones have a lot in common, but we would recommend the ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G. It has a better camera and performance.
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