{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-14-vs-zte-nubia-neo-5-max/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T10:28:01+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 14 vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max",
    "answer": "The Realme 14 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Realme 14 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 99,999 against PKR 148,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 14",
            "slug": "realme-14",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-14/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-11_15_24-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-28T06:28:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 93.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 84.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 27, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.15 x 75.65 x 7.97 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66, IP68, IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz Up to 2000 nits peak 100% DCI-P3, Pro-XDR, Eye Comfort, 16.7 million colors",
                    "Protection": "AGC DT-Star2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.3 GHz + 3×2.2 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 Realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB (Up to 14GB Dynamic RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC supported (hybrid SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS + 2 MP depth sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4, 85° field of view",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS and OIS; slow-motion up to 1080p@120fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging (SUPERVOOC)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM/microSD)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, e-compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-neo-5-max",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-neo-5-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-29-2026-11_12_25-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 148999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-29T06:23:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59.7,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 60.8,
                "overall": 73.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm.",
                    "Weight": "245 g.",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "7.5 inches.",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, MyOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X.",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, HDR."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable.",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-14",
        "margin": 10.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 59,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 59.7
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 94,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 79
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 81.3,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 81.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 87
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 93.8,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 75
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-max": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme 14 costs PKR 49,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 14 offers 6 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme 14 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 14 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.9 points. It wins on camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme 14 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 is listed at PKR 99,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max at PKR 148,999. That makes Realme 14 cheaper by PKR 49,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 14 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}