Huawei nova 12 vs Nubia Neo 5
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12 leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4600).
Huawei nova 12
Nubia Neo 5
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better camera (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Huawei nova 12 scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 12 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 12 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.