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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6050).
Honor Magic8
Nubia Neo 5
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Honor Magic8 scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Price | $625 | — |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (93/100 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (84/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (84/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.