Honor 9i vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Honor 9i (2018) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 8/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9i doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 25 points (33/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 3
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 9i better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 3/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 9i vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 25 points higher (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 0/100). 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 9i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9i (27/100 vs 3/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9i significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor 9i: The Honor 9i is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 9i Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659
AnTuTu 88000
Geekbench Single 215
Geekbench Multi 810
Display 5.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 8.0 (Oreo); EMUI 8 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 149.2×71.8×7.7 mm
Weight 152 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor 9i
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
3
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9i
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 9i
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
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 9i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9i (27/100 vs 3/100).

battery

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

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9i by 25 points (33/100 vs 8/100).

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

The Honor 9i has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

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

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 3/100).

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

The Honor 9i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.