Honor 9S vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Comparing the Honor 9S (2020) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 7/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't.
Honor 9S
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 26 points higher (33/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 0/100). 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 9S (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9S (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 9S 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.
| Specification | Honor 9S | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 156818 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | — | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 144 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 9S (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 9S (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (60/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor 9S 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.
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 26 points (33/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.