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 — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | — | |
| 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
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 89/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
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, those who care about battery life.