Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 15/100 (a 18-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 8 SE Youth doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 17
Design 76
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 8 SE Youth better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 18 points higher (33/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 17/100). 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 8 SE Youth (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (60/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei nova 8 SE Youth: The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth 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 8 SE Youth Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor Kirin 710A
AnTuTu 343622
Geekbench Single 318
Geekbench Multi 1201
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm
Weight 179 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
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 8 SE Youth (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (60/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (76/100 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 8 SE Youth or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Should you choose the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.