Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Nubia Neo 5
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5500).
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Neo 5
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (89/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (89/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (84/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (67/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (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 Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (84/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (89/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.