nubia Philippines has officially launched the nubia NEO 5 Series through its “Enter the NEOverse: Born To Win” event held at SM Megamall Fashion Hall, drawing hundreds of gamers, cosplayers, and tech enthusiasts into an interactive, gaming-focused experience.
The NEOverse featured immersive booths and game stations powered by partners Tianlala and Geely, alongside activities like Windtunnel, Holobox, Human Claw Machine, and reaction-based challenges—each designed to highlight the NEO 5 Series’ key features such as shoulder triggers, AI-powered optimization, and REDMAGIC Lab-inspired cooling.
The launch also recorded strong initial demand, with the nubia NEO 5 GT 5G emerging as the top-selling model, followed by the NEO 5 Pro 5G and NEO 5 5G.
You can check out our nubia NEO 5 GT 5G first impressions article here.
“We’re really grateful for the warm support Filipinos have shown for the nubia NEO 5 Series, and for the strong turnout at our NEOverse event,” said Gavin Lian. “It was great to see fans take advantage of our exclusive promos and new customers enjoy our on-site bundles. This is all part of our goal to make high-performance devices more accessible to Filipino gamers.”
Gaming, Community, and Highlights
Attendees participated in various challenges across the venue, unlocking rewards such as refreshments from the Tianlala Chill Bar through a “enter, play, and win” journey.
The event also featured raffles, exclusive bundles, and live entertainment. A major highlight was a showmatch with ONIC Philippines, along with a 1v1 awarding segment that drew strong crowd engagement. Actress and brand ambassador Sanya Lopez energized the stage with a special performance and meet-and-greet.
Additional performances from Antonette Tismo, John Hendrick, John Jacob, Rosalyn Mejica, Yanyan Bautista, Froilan Aglabtin, ICON PH, and JR Cool Kids kept the energy high throughout the program.
nubia’s collaboration with Geely Philippines added another layer of excitement, giving attendees a chance to win a Geely GX3 Pro S through the “Your Next Phone Could Be Your Next Ride” raffle. Meanwhile, the NEOverse Cosplay Arena showcased standout creativity from the cosplay community, with winners taking home nubia devices and exclusive prizes.
Performance Across the Lineup
At the core of the event was hands-on access to the nubia NEO 5 Series, highlighting performance, control, and consistency across all models.
“We’ve been very excited to bring the nubia NEO 5 Series to the Philippines. It delivers advanced, high-performance features typically found in top-tier devices in a way that’s more accessible to the local market. Powered by REDMAGIC Lab engineering, it reflects our commitment to giving Filipino users a stronger and more competitive smartphone experience,” added Gavin Lian, nubia Philippines Country Head.
- nubia NEO 5 5G offers a solid entry point with a high refresh rate display and dependable battery
- nubia NEO 5 Pro 5G steps up with improved processing power and display quality
- nubia NEO 5 GT 5G delivers top-tier performance with advanced cooling, responsive shoulder triggers, and optimized sustained gameplay
Across the lineup, REDMAGIC Lab-inspired engineering brings flagship-level gaming features to a more accessible price range.
nubia NEO 5 Series Price and Availability
The nubia NEO 5 Series is now available nationwide with the following launch prices:
- nubia NEO 5 5G – ₱11,999
- nubia NEO 5 Pro 5G – ₱14,999
- nubia NEO 5 GT 5G – ₱17,999
Devices are available via authorized nubia stores and official online platforms. nubia Philippines is also running its first-ever TikTok Shop Super Brand Day from March 28 to April 3, offering exclusive deals, daily discounts, and bundled promos for early buyers.
