Huawei Mate 80 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 44/100 vs 31/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5750).

The Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 73
Design 46
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 80 better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (36/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5750 mAh

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 13 points higher (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Mate 80: The Huawei Mate 80 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 80 Nubia Neo 5
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9020 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 1589460
Geekbench Single 1370
Geekbench Multi 4446
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2700x1224 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5750 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 203 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
36
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
  • 5750 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
73
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 80
$799
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (19/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (73/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Huawei Mate 80 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

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 80 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably better than the Nubia Neo 5 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (36/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.