ZTE nubia Neo 3

Name: ZTE nubia Neo 3
Brand: ZTE

Display6.6" 1080 x 2408 pixels

ChipsetUnisoc T820 (6 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery4500 mAh

6.0GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

LTE

5G bands

SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2023, June

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

163.7 x 75 x 8 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)

Weight

192 g (6.77 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers)RGB light (on the back)

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 120Hz

Size

6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)

Platform

Android 13

Chipset

Unisoc T820 (6 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57

Memory

Card slot

Unspecified

Internal

256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)

Features

1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack

Unspecified

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

Radio

Unspecified

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type

Li-Ion 4500 mAh

Charging

33W wiredBypass Charging

Misc

Colors

Black, Yellow

Models

8150N

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

display

120Hz AMOLED, 1000-nit peak brightnessThe 120Hz refresh makes scrolling smooth, and 1000 nits (HBM) means you can read it comfortably in direct sunlight without squinting.

performance

Unisoc T8300, 8GB RAM, Mali-G57This chipset handles everyday apps, messaging, and light gaming, but will struggle with demanding 3D titles at high settings or heavy multitasking.

battery

6000mAh, roughly 1.5 to 2 days light useAt this capacity with a 6.8-inch 120Hz display, expect about 6 to 8 hours of heavy screen-on time, or a full day-plus if you use it moderately.

charging

33W wired, roughly 50 to 70 minutes fullThe 33W charger will top the 6000mAh battery from empty in around an hour, but you will need to bring a cable; Bypass Charging may help with heat during extended play.

camera

50MP main, f/1.8 with PDAF, 1080p videoThe 50MP sensor and PDAF handle sharp daylight shots and decent low-light photos, but 1080p@30fps video is entry-level and limits slow-motion or 4K options.

connectivity

5G, dual Nano-SIM, NFC, GPS multi-band5G and dual SIM let you switch carriers or use two numbers; NFC works for mobile payments if your region supports it, and multi-band GPS is standard for navigation.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design55

Display73

Performance52

Camera60

Battery58

Value60

GoSolo Verdict

The nubia Neo 3 is a budget 5G phone with a bright 6.6-inch 120Hz LCD display and solid battery life, built around an entry-level Unisoc T820 chip. It's a sensible choice for someone who wants smooth scrolling and all-day power in a light-use scenario, but the processor and video capability are genuinely limited for anything more demanding.

Strengths · 4

120Hz LCD display is bright and responsive for its price tier, making everyday scrolling and reading feel smooth
4500mAh battery with 33W charging delivers real all-day endurance and tops up in roughly an hour
50MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and PDAF handles sharp daylight shots better than typical at this price
5G and dual Nano-SIM support give connectivity flexibility for this generation

Trade-offs · 3

Unisoc T820 is entry-level even for budget phones in 2023; struggles visibly with demanding 3D games and heavy multitasking
1080p@30fps video is basic for a 50MP camera and lacks slow-motion or 4K capture options
No microSD expansion leaves you fixed at 256GB, and no charger in the box is standard but still a friction point at this price