Huawei nova Y72 vs Nubia Neo 5
The Huawei nova Y72 (2024) runs on the Kirin 710A, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 17/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000).
Huawei nova Y72
Nubia Neo 5
- Overall rating 17/100
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 5W
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y72 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 14 points higher (31/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Huawei nova Y72 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova Y72 | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 710A | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 207 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova Y72
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova Y72
- 6.8"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y72
- 6000 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 Y72 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Huawei nova Y72 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y72 or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova Y72 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y72 and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova Y72 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y72 over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei nova Y72 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.