Honor Magic V vs Nubia Neo 5

The Honor Magic V (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V leads — 36/100 vs 31/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4750).

The Honor Magic V edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V
Performance 18
Display 50
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 0
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic V better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4750 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic V vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Honor Magic V scores 5 points higher (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Honor Magic V: The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic V Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 7.9" Foldable OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1984x2272 900x1940
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4750 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 66W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6, Google Play Services (market/region dependent) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 160.4×141.1×6.7 mm
Weight 288 g
Price
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 42MP
58
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic V
  • 7.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1984x2272
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V
  • 4750 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (18/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (58/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic V (50/100 vs 0/100).

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 Magic V or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic V edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic V and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic V has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic V leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic V leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic V over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic V is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.