Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Nubia Neo 5
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300; launch prices were $230 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads — 59/100 vs 47/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 6050); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 694,383); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2140
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 6050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $230
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition scores 12 points higher (59/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, 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 Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads Nubia Neo 5 by 40.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Neo 5 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads on performance (58/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.