ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S

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ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S

64 out of 100
ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G
VS
62 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S

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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G
  • Comes with 1000 mAh larger battery capacity: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • 29% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (537K versus 414K)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (80W versus 67W)
  • 22% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 890 and 730 points
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S
  • Water-resistant body (IP64 classification)
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • Weighs 30 grams less
  • Has a built-in infrared port

Review

Evaluation of ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S crucial features
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
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Display

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Size6.8 inches6.67 inches
Resolution1080 x 2392 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio - 20:9
PPI386 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness1300 nits1300 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Touch sampling rate - 240 Hz
Screen protectionTempered glassCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body ratio0%88.9%
Display features - DCI-P3 - DCI-P3
- DC Dimming

Design and build

Height167.5 mm (6.59 inches)161.1 mm (6.34 inches)
Width76.3 mm (3 inches)75 mm (2.95 inches)
Thickness8.4 mm (0.33 inches)8 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight209 g (7.37 oz)179 g (6.31 oz)
WaterproofNoIP64
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsGray, YellowBlack, Blue, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of ZTE Nubia Neo 3 GT 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14S in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetUnisoc T9100MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra
Max clock2700 MHz2200 MHz
CPU cores8 (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-A76
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process6 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G57 MP4Mali-G57 MP2
GPU shading units12864
GPU clock780 MHz1000 MHz
FLOPS~199.7 GFLOPS~128 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Single-core score890730
Multi-core score24411811
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU187773123393
GPU9353964812
Memory131216112469
UX124668114240
Total score537196414914
SamplesLess than 3Less than 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size12 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory cardNoMicroSD
Memory card max size - Up to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 15 Android 15
ROM - HyperOS 2.0

Battery

Capacity6000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power80 W67 W
Battery type - Li-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes Yes (50% in 16 min)
Full charging time - 0:46 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels200 megapixels
Image resolution - 16320 x 12240
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
Angle of widest lens - 120°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
1) Standard: 200 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP200 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Focal length - 23 mm
Sensor - Samsung S5KHP3
Sensor size - 1/1.4"
Pixel size - 0.56 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution - 8 MP
Aperture - f/2.2
Focal length - 15 mm
Sensor - Sony IMX355
Sensor size - 1/4.0"
Pixel size - 1 micron
Stabilization - Digital
Macro lens
Image resolution - 2 MP
Aperture - f/2.4
Sensor - Omnivision OV02B10
Sensor size - 1/5"
Pixel size - 1.75 micron

Selfie camera

Megapixels16 megapixels32 megapixels
Aperturef/2.0f/2.4
Sensor - Omnivision OV16A1Q
Sensor size - 1/3.0"
Pixel size - 1 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-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 version5.35.2
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoYes
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoYes
5G supportYesNo

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radio - Yes
Dolby AtmosNoYes

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2025March 2025
Release dateMay 2025March 2025
Launch price$230$260
Configurations- 12 / 256 GB
- 8 / 256 GB
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 80 WYes, 67 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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