Huawei Mate 20 X vs Nubia Neo 5

The Huawei Mate 20 X (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 17/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 20 X — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 36
Design 10
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 X better?

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 10/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 14 points higher (31/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). 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 X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Mate 20 X: The Huawei Mate 20 X 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 X Nubia Neo 5
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 736755
Geekbench Single 928
Geekbench Multi 2875
Display 7.2" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2244 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 5W 45W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP64
Dimensions 174.6×85.4×8.2 mm
Weight 232 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
  • Main: 40MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
35
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
  • 7.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2244
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
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 X (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 20 X is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (50/100 vs 10/100).

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 X or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 20 X — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Huawei Mate 20 X has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

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

The Huawei Mate 20 X leads on camera score (35/100 vs 27/100).

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

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