Huawei nova 7i vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Huawei nova 7i (2020) 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 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 7i doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 7i — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 7i
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 21
Design 71
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 7i better?

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 7i 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 21/100). 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 7i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 7i 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 7i (60/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 7i notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 7i: The Huawei nova 7i 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 7i Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810
AnTuTu 565851
Geekbench Single 797
Geekbench Multi 2120
Display 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2310 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); EMUI 10 Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm
Weight 183 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 7i
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 7i
  • 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2310
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 7i
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
21
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 7i (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 7i 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 7i (60/100 vs 21/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 7i notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (71/100 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 7i or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 7i — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 7i and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Huawei nova 7i has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Should you choose the Huawei nova 7i over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Huawei nova 7i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.