Huawei nova 5z vs Nubia Neo 5
The Huawei nova 5z (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5z doesn't.
Huawei nova 5z
Nubia Neo 5
- Better camera (35/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 15 points higher (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5z notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- 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 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (51/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5z notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (77/100 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 5z or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 5z — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z or the Nubia Neo 5?
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?
The Huawei nova 5z is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.