Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nubia Neo 5

The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 82/100 vs 31/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5850).

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 51 points (82/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Performance 80
Display 100
Camera 91
Battery 80
Design 51
Value for money 48
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (91/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5850 mAh

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 51 points higher (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (80/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Honor Magic8 Pro: The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor Magic8 Pro Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 3147042
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2800x1260 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5850 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 164
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
91
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • 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 Magic8 Pro
  • 5850 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
80
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor Magic8 Pro
$899
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (80/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (91/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (80/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 51 points (82/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (80/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.