Huawei nova 5z vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Huawei nova 5z (2019) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 16/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5z doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 5z — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 35
Battery 12
Design 77
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 17 points higher (33/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 12/100). 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 5z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5z notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 5z: The Huawei nova 5z is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 5z Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810
AnTuTu 565851
Geekbench Single 797
Geekbench Multi 2120
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 20W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm
Weight 178 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5z
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
35
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5z
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 5z (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (35/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (60/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5z notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (77/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 5z — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Huawei nova 5z leads on camera score (35/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 5z over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Huawei nova 5z is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.