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 — 31/100 vs 26/100 (a 5-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.
Huawei nova 12i
Nubia Neo 5
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (35/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12i vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 5 points higher (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12i and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- 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, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12i and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (51/100 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 12i or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Huawei nova 12i by just 5 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 26/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12i or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 12i leads on camera score (35/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12i over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 12i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.