Huawei nova 12s vs Nubia Neo 5
The Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 12s leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4500).
Huawei nova 12s
Nubia Neo 5
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12s vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Huawei nova 12s scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12s leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12s and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12s is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 12s | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei nova 12s and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12s is a bit better (41/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (51/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (90/100 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 12s or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 12s 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 12s and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 12s has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12s or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 12s leads on camera score (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12s over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 12s is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.