Huawei Mate 20 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 20 points (31/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 15
Battery 12
Design 65
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 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 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Mate 20: The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 20 Nubia Neo 5
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 6.5" LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2244x1080 900x1940
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 22W 45W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP64
Dimensions 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm
Weight 188 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • 6.5" LCD
  • Resolution: 2244x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 20
$799
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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 Huawei Mate 20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (51/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 20 points (31/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.