Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Neo 5 Max
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Neo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100; launch prices were $625 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 785,352); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 245g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Neo 5 Max
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 245g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $625
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Max, the Honor Magic8 scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nubia Neo 5 Max — 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 Max (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (56/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Neo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 180.9×88.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 245 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $299 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Neo 5 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Neo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Neo 5 Max by 414.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $326. Nubia Neo 5 Max was $326 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (85/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max (56/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Max by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Max — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Neo 5 Max?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.