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 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Neo 5 GT
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 GT better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $465 vs $625
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
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 — 90/100, Nubia Neo 5 GT — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Neo 5 GT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Neo 5 GT
- 6210 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Neo 5 GT, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Neo 5 GT by 323.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Nubia Neo 5 GT was $160 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.