ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max

Name: ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
Brand: ZTE

Display7.5" 1280 x 2772 pixels

ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery7100 mAh

6.4GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

LTE

5G bands

SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2026, August 07

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

180.9 x 88.4 x 8 mm (7.12 x 3.48 x 0.31 in)

Weight

245 g (8.64 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Pressure sensitive zones (990Hz touch-sensing) RGB light (on the back)

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits

Size

7.5 inches, 138.1 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~407 ppi density)

Platform

Android 16

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G610 MC2

Memory

Card slot

Internal

256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Type

UFS 2.2

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

16 MP

Features

1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

Radio

USB

USB Type-C

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

7100 mAh

Misc

Colors

Shadow Black, Titanium Gold, Cyber Silver

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design60

Display79

Performance58

Camera60

Battery64

Value64

GoSolo Verdict

A 7.5-inch slab designed for content consumption and gaming rather than pocket use, the Neo 5 Max pairs a 120Hz LCD and solid midrange chip with a 7100 mAh battery that will last two days easily. It's a sprawling device, heavy for its class, with a camera that shoots stills but nothing more—no 4K video, no zoom worth having—so it matters most if you prize battery life and screen size over imaging versatility.

Strengths · 4

7.5-inch 120Hz display makes it genuinely enjoyable for video, games, and reading without the fragility of folding glass
7100 mAh battery delivers real multiday endurance in a market where 5000 mAh has become the standard
Dimensity 7100 handles everyday tasks, games, and multitasking without strain at this price point
Thin (8 mm) and light (245 g) for its screen size, with IP64 protection against dust and splashes

Trade-offs · 3

Capped at 1080p video recording on both cameras—a notable gap when budget rivals now shoot 4K at this price
50MP single lens with no ultrawide or telephoto; composition is your only option
IPS LCD and 407 ppi density are competent but dated next to AMOLED rivals and higher-res panels at comparable cost