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

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

63 out of 100
ZTE Nubia Neo 3 5G
VS
62 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.8-inch ZTE Nubia Neo 3 5G (with Unisoc T8300) that was released on March 3, 2025, against the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra and came out 5 months before. 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 5G
  • Comes with 890 mAh larger battery capacity: 6000 vs 5110 mAh
  • More recent OS version: Android 15 versus 14
  • More energy-efficient CPU – Unisoc T8300
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
  • Water-resistant body (IP64 classification)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 33W)
  • Reverse charging feature
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • 27% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 954 and 752 points
  • Weighs 19 grams less
  • Has a built-in infrared port

Review

Evaluation of ZTE Nubia Neo 3 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G 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

TypeAMOLEDOLED
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 brightness1000 nits1200 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 2100 nits
HDR supportNoYes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate - 240 Hz
Screen protectionTempered glassCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body ratio0%87.3%
Display features - DCI-P3 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming
Display tests
RGB color space - 99.3%
PWM - 60 Hz
Response time - 2 ms
Contrast - ∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)

Design and build

Height167.5 mm (6.59 inches)162.4 mm (6.39 inches)
Width76.3 mm (3 inches)75.7 mm (2.98 inches)
Thickness8.4 mm (0.33 inches)7.99 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight209 g (7.37 oz)190 g (6.7 oz)
WaterproofNoIP64
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Silver, GoldBlack, Green, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of ZTE Nubia Neo 3 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetUnisoc T8300MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra
Max clock2200 MHz2500 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2.1 GHz: Cortex-A725
- 3 cores at 3 GHz: Cortex-A725
- 1 core at 3.25 GHz: Cortex-A725
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78
L3 cache6 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process4 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)MediaTek NPU 880Yes
GraphicsMali-G720 MP7IMG BXM-8-256
GPU shading units896144
GPU clock1300 MHz950 MHz
FLOPS~2329.6 GFLOPS~274 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench Compute (GPU)2088 -
Single-core score752954
Multi-core score22092281
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU162638151180
GPU7841050295
Memory119042110374
UX119509135330
Total score479599447179
SamplesLess than 3[2 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB6, 8, 12 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256, 512 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory cardNoMicroSD
Memory card max size - Up to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 15 Android 14
ROM - HyperOS 1.0
OS size - 36 GB

Battery

Capacity6000 mAh5110 mAh
Max charge power33 W45 W
Battery type - Li-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoYes
Fast chargingYes Yes (60% in 30 min)
Full charging time - 1:02 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing - 09:19 hr
Watching video - 12:35 hr
Gaming - 05:34 hr
Standby - 89 hr
General battery life

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels108 megapixels
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
1) Standard: 108 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP108 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Sensor - Samsung S5KHM6
Sensor size - 1/1.67"
Pixel size - 0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution - 8 MP
Aperture - f/2.2
Focal length - 21 mm
Stabilization - Digital
Macro lens
Image resolution - 2 MP
Aperture - f/2.4

Selfie camera

Megapixels16 megapixels20 megapixels
Aperturef/2.0f/2.2
Sensor - GalaxyCore GC16B3C
Sensor size - 1/3.1"
Pixel size - 1 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 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 MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*Depends on the regionDepends on the region
Infrared portNoYes
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoYes
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radio - Yes
Dolby AtmosNoYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryBudgetMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2025September 2024
Release dateMay 2025January 2025
Launch price$139$230
Configurations- 8 / 128 GB
- 8 / 256 GB
- 6 / 128 GB
- 8 / 128 GB
- 8 / 256 GB
- 12 / 256 GB
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 33 WYes, 45 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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