Huawei nova 4 vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Comparing the Huawei nova 4 (2018) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 14/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 4 doesn't.
Huawei nova 4
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 4 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 19 points higher (33/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 4 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (60/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 4 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 4 | Nubia Neo 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 4
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 4
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 4 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 4 (60/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 4 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (85/100 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 4 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 4 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 4 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Huawei nova 4 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 4 over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?
The Huawei nova 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.