Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Neo 5
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300; launch prices were $625 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 46/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6050).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $625
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Honor Magic8 scores 42 points higher (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Nubia Neo 5 — 58/100; 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 "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6050 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 | |
| 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 | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. Nubia Neo 5 was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 42 points (88/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.