Honor Play 8T vs Nubia Neo 5
The Honor Play 8T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 8T doesn't.
Honor Play 8T
Nubia Neo 5
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 35W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 8T vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Honor Play 8T are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Honor Play 8T are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 8T and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 8T | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 35W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 8T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 8T
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 8T
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 35W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 8T (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Honor Play 8T are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Honor Play 8T are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 8T and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor Play 8T or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Honor Play 8T by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 8T and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Play 8T has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Should you choose the Honor Play 8T over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Play 8T is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.