Huawei Hi nova 9z vs Nubia Neo 5
The Huawei Hi nova 9z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (), while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Hi nova 9z doesn't.
Huawei Hi nova 9z
Nubia Neo 5
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 19/100)
Comparing the Huawei Hi nova 9z vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (51/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei Hi nova 9z | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 () | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LCD IPS | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.7×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Hi nova 9z
- 4300 mAh
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Hi nova 9z (51/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Hi nova 9z is a bit better (62/100 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 Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Huawei Hi nova 9z by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Hi nova 9z and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Hi nova 9z or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z leads on camera score (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Hi nova 9z over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei Hi nova 9z is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.