Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9100; launch prices were $1050 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 723,825); the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (210g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 723825
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 872
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2451
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $1050
- Better portability (47/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (47/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Unisoc T9100 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 723825 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 872 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2451 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $230 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Nubia Neo 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 190.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $820. Nubia Neo 5 Pro was $820 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (77/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (68/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (83/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (47/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.