Huawei nova 12i vs Nubia Neo 5
The Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 47/100 vs 40/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (694,383 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 12i
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Huawei nova 12i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 694383 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 940 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2140 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (49/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 12i vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 7 points higher (47/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 12i and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Neo 5 leads Huawei nova 12i by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (49/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12i or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Huawei nova 12i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12i and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 12i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12i or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 12i leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12i or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on performance (49/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12i over the Nubia Neo 5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nubia Neo 5 (49/100 vs 31/100).