Huawei nova 5T vs Nubia Neo 5
The Huawei nova 5T (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 16/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Huawei nova 5T
Nubia Neo 5
- Better camera (38/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (82/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 15 points higher (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5T leads (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5T is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (51/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 174 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- 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 5T (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5T is a bit better (38/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (51/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5T significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (82/100 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 5T or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 5T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5T or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 5T leads on camera score (38/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 5T is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.