Honor Play 9A vs Nubia Neo 5
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 11/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't.
Honor Play 9A
Nubia Neo 5
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 20 points higher (31/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). 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 9A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 9A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor Play 9A notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 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 9A or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 20 points (31/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor Play 9A is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.