Honor 9 vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Honor 9 (2017) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 9/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 24 points (33/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 82
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 9 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 24 points higher (33/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9 (27/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 9: The Honor 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 9 Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 960
AnTuTu 366515
Geekbench Single 403
Geekbench Multi 1147
Display 5.2" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3200 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 20 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 147.3×70.9×7.5 mm
Weight 155 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Honor 9
  • Main: 20MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9
  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 9
  • 3200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 9
$400
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9 (27/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 (60/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 9 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9 by 24 points (33/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 9 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Honor 9 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 9 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Honor 9 over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Honor 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.