Honor X8a vs Nubia Neo 5
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 25/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP.
Honor X8a
Nubia Neo 5
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 6 points higher (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 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 X8a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X8a | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 X8a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Honor X8a (51/100 vs 24/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (76/100 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 X8a or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Honor X8a by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.