Honor X6 vs Nubia Neo 5
The Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300; launch prices were $140 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 47/100 vs 29/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Neo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (694,383 vs 163,723); the Honor X6 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Honor X6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $180
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 694383 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 940 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2140 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (60/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 18 points higher (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (49/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor X6 — 34/100, Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100; 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 Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (49/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Honor X6 (60/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Honor X6 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6 | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6 and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Neo 5 leads Honor X6 by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Honor X6 was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (49/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Honor X6 (60/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Honor X6 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Honor X6 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X6 and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor X6 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on performance (49/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6 over the Nubia Neo 5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nubia Neo 5 (49/100 vs 9/100).