Huawei Mate X5 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X5 leads — 36/100 vs 31/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5060).

The Huawei Mate X5 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X5
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 58
Design 0
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 X5 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5060 mAh

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate X5 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Huawei Mate X5 scores 5 points higher (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Mate X5: The Huawei Mate X5 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 X5 Nubia Neo 5
Processor Kirin 9000S Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 1062256
Geekbench Single 1325
Geekbench Multi 4118
Display 7.8" Foldable OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2224x2496 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5060 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 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8 IP64
Dimensions 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm
Weight 243 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X5
  • 7.8" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 2224x2496
  • 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 X5
  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
58
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (11/100 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 X5 is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (50/100 vs 0/100).

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 X5 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate X5 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X5 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate X5 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate X5 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X5 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate X5 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate X5 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.