Huawei Mate 50 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 50 leads — 35/100 vs 31/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4460).

The Huawei Mate 50 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50
Performance 22
Display 50
Camera 36
Battery 44
Design 47
Value for money 62
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Mate 50 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (36/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4460 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Huawei Mate 50 scores 4 points higher (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Huawei Mate 50 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Mate 50: The Huawei Mate 50 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 50 Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2700x1224 900x1940
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4460 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 66W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 3 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm
Weight 202 g
Price $700
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
36
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50
  • 4460 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
44
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 50
$700
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Huawei Mate 50 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Mate 50 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 50 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 50 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 50 leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.