nubia Neo 5 Max with 7.5-Inch Display Lands as a New PadPhone Category

• nubia Neo 5 Max redefines mobile gaming with its PadPhone concept, combining 7.5-inch display, Neo Triggers 5.0, 7,100mAh super dual-cell battery and 30,000mm²+ cooling system
• nubia Neo 5 Max is available first in Southeast Asia as part of its global rollout, coming in Shadow Black, Titanium Gold, and Cyber Silver

Shenzhen, China, August 7, 2026 - nubia, a highly personalized and lifestyle smartphone brand committed to bringing pro-level gaming to everyone, announced the global rollout of nubia Neo 5 Max, introducing a new PadPhone category that combines the expansive viewing experience of a compact tablet with the portable control of a gaming console. Built around a segment-leading 7.5-inch display, nubia Neo 5 Max brings together pad-level immersion, console-level control, immersive audio-visual feedback and AI-Powered gaming assistance in one versatile device for gaming, entertainment and everyday productivity.

"As games become more immersive and young players spend more of their digital lives on mobile devices, the gaming smartphone needs to evolve into a true personal hub," said Bai Keke, Vice President of ZTE. "At nubia, we are committed to making flagship-level gaming technologies accessible to a broader audience. nubia Neo 5 Max brings the PadPhone concept to life by integrating industry-leading control engineering, a pioneering thermal architecture and flagship-level tuning, where players can play harder, watch bigger and do more wherever they are."

All-in-One Hub with 7.5-inch Display Leads the New Way for Gaming and Living

nubia Neo 5 Max brings a brand-new PadPhone concept with its segment-leading 7.5-inch display with 1.5K resolution, delivering 27% more visible area than nubia Neo 5 5G for pad-level immersion. Featuring an 18.7:9 golden aspect ratio for a more focused and immersive gaming experience, the device provides a significantly wider field of view and enlarges enemy outlines by 40% in FPS games. The display carries SGS-certified hardware-level eye-care certification for full-scene low blue light and true DC dimming, combined with self-developed eye-caring software functions and smart eye-use reminders, keeping players comfortable every round.

Multiple adaptive modes unlock the full potential of the expansive 7.5-inch display, transforming it into a versatile all-in-one hub. Landscape Mode with protective case stand converts it into a personal mini-TV. E-Ink Mode delivers ink-screen-like visuals for eye-comfort reading, while Controller and Streaming Modes provide responsive, low-latency AAA game casting. For ultimate efficiency, Floating Window and Split-Screen Modes enable seamless multitasking.

Console-Level Control Meets Full-Sensory Immersion

nubia Neo 5 Max features Neo Triggers 5.0 with a 990Hz sampling rate and 4.7ms hardware response latency for fast and confident execution across aiming, firing, moving, and skill activation in a flexible four-finger mode. Designed around C-grip holding style, its 7.5-inch golden control ratio expands the touch area by 27% and widens key spacing by 21% over conventional layouts. Magic Touch 3.0 filters accidental inputs from wet or oily fingers, while a high-precision gyroscope sharpens rotational control, and the 360° Game Antenna ensures stable connectivity.

Dual real symmetrical speakers deliver 300% louder volume accompanied by an anti-obstruction audio design. Powered by Dolby Atmos immersive audio, nubia Neo 5 Max delivers a richer sound experience with incredible depth, clarity, and details that connects users more deeply with their favorite games, movies, music, and more. Z-axis linear motor and RGB Eagle Eye lighting complete the gaming experience by providing haptic feedback for in-game actions and dynamic RGB lighting effects.

30,000mm²+ Cooling System and 7,100mAh Dual-Cell Battery for Marathon Gaming

nubia Neo 5 Max pairs a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 6nm chipset, LPDDR5X memory and UFS 2.2 storage with the NeoTurbo Engine for robust performance, steady frame rates and power efficiency. This model is built with a pioneering 30,000mm²+ cooling system that improves heat-dissipation efficiency by 140% through a dual-layer capillary vapor chamber that expands vapor-liquid circulation pathways and a 3D stamped VC panel for faster and more efficient heat dissipation. AI Game Space 5.0 provides quick access to gaming tools and intelligent assistance. nubia Neo 5 Max introduces AI Copilot Demi 2.0 as a gaming coach and companion, offering real-time guidance, active combat status reports and game-related support for players.

Backing the performance is a 7,100mAh super dual-cell battery that distributes power more efficiently, helping reduce heat and support long-term battery reliability during demanding use. For gamers who charge while playing, Bypass Charging powers the device directly without heating the battery. A 90° gaming cable design also keeps the charging cable out of the way during landscape gameplay, supporting a more comfortable grip. Even at 5% battery, 5% Extreme Mode keeps players gaming for up to 22.9 minutes.

nubia Neo 5 Max is available first in Southeast Asia as part of its global rollout. It comes in Shadow Black, Titanium Gold, and Cyber Silver, offering configurations of 20GB (8GB + 12GB) RAM with 256GB storage or 512GB storage.