Honor Magic5 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Honor Magic5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 leads — 49/100 vs 31/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP.

The Honor Magic5 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 59
Design 53
Value for money 68
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic5 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (68/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5100 mAh

  • Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic5 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Honor Magic5 scores 18 points higher (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Honor Magic5: The Honor Magic5 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 Magic5 Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2664x1200 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 66W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 54 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 161.4×75.5×7.8 mm
Weight 197 g
Price $600
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 12MP
46
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic5
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2664x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
59
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic5
$600
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (46/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic5 and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic5 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic5 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic5 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic5 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic5 leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic5 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.