Honor 9X (China) vs Nubia Neo 5
The Honor 9X (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 13/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X (China) doesn't.
Honor 9X (China)
Nubia Neo 5
- Overall rating 13/100
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Honor 9X (China) vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 18 points higher (31/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Honor 9X (China) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor 9X (China) | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor 9X (China)
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 9X (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor 9X (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- 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 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Honor 9X (China) are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor 9X (China) (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor 9X (China) or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Honor 9X (China) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 9X (China) and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor 9X (China) has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Should you choose the Honor 9X (China) over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor 9X (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.