After making their debut at MWC 2025 in Barcelona, the nubia Neo 3 GT 5G and nubia Neo 3 5G are ready to bring their gamer-centric features to local shores, promising cutting-edge performance and sleek cyber-mecha aesthetics at an enticing price point.
ZTE has announced that the two smartphones we at Revü saw at the technology expo in Spain will be officially launched in the Philippines on March 30. The imperative word there is “officially,” since the nubia Neo 3 5G is actually already up for sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop with a suggested retail price of P9,999 (roughly $174). And while the GT version isn’t available for purchase yet, its listing on the three e-commerce platforms show a P13,999 ($244) SRP.
nubia Neo 3 5G Philippine availability announcement
So, what does the Neo 3 series offer? Both the nubia Neo 3 GT 5G and nubia Neo 3 5G come equipped with dual gaming shoulder triggers, an essential feature for fast-paced mobile gaming. The GT version, sporting a Unisoc T9100 chipset and 12GB of RAM locally, stands as the flagship of the lineup, while the Neo 3 5G follows closely with a UNISOC T8300 processor and 8GB RAM.
Of course, power and endurance are critical for gamers, and ZTE knows that. The two models are armed with massive 6,000mAh batteries — offering extended gaming sessions — and fast-charging capabilities to minimize downtime. The nubia Neo 3 GT 5G steps it up with 80-watt charging, while the other unit delivers respectable 33-watt speeds.
What’s gaming without an immersive display? The GT edition comes with a 6.8-inch OLED screen boasting a 120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 1,300 nits, and vibrant DCI-P3 colors. The Neo 3 5G, on the other hand, offers a comparable display but swaps OLED for an FHD LCD panel.
Beyond the gaming focus, this nubia phone series also brings a well-rounded set of features. You’ll find a dual-camera setup with a 50-megapixel main sensor for photography, and the under-display fingerprint scanner adds a layer of convenient security. Plus, there are some notable AI enhancements. ZTE’s NeoTurbo engine helps optimize performance for demanding games, and features like AI-assisted call translation are perfect for seamless cross-language gaming coordination.
True to their gaming heritage, the nubia Neo 3 GT 5G and nubia Neo 3 5G embrace a bold cyber-mecha design complete with RGB lighting elements and stereo speakers enhanced by DTS audio. Available in vibrant colors like Electro Yellow and Cyber Silver, the devices sure are visually striking. That’s what made us look at them in the first place.
nubia Neo 3 GT 5G specs
- 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits peak brightness
- 6nm Unisoc T9100 5G chipset
- Mali-G57 MC4 GPU
- 12GB LPDDR4X RAM
- 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
- Dual 50-megapixel main, 2-megapixel depth rear cameras
- 16-megapixel front camera
- Under-display fingerprint reader
- 6,000mAh battery with 80-watt fast charging
- Mini LED RGB lights
- Dual shoulder triggers
- Stereo speakers with DTS audio
- Android 15
- Colors: Electro Yellow, Interstellar Gray
nubia Neo 3 5G specs
- 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits peak brightness
- 6nm Unisoc T8300 5G chipset
- Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
- 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
- 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
- Dual 50-megapixel main, 2-megapixel depth rear cameras
- 16-megapixel front camera
- Under-display fingerprint reader
- 6,000mAh battery with 33-watt fast charging
- Mini LED RGB lights
- Dual shoulder triggers
- Stereo speakers with DTS audio
- Android 15
- Colors: Shadow Black, Cyber Silver, Titanium Gold
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