Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Neo 5 GT
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Neo 5 GT (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $625 and $465. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6210); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 956,756).
Honor Magic8
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 956756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6210 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $465 vs $625
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Neo 5 GT, the Honor Magic8 scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Nubia Neo 5 GT — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (85/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Neo 5 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 956756 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | $465 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- 6210 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Neo 5 GT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Neo 5 GT by 322.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $160. Nubia Neo 5 GT was $160 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 GT and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT (85/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Neo 5 GT?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 GT by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Neo 5 GT?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Neo 5 GT — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Neo 5 GT?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Neo 5 GT?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Neo 5 GT?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Neo 5 GT is a better fit for everyday use.