Huawei P20 Pro vs Nubia Neo 5

The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 14/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Huawei P20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 27
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 48
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 17 points higher (31/100 vs 14/100). 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 P20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Huawei P20 Pro: The Huawei P20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P20 Pro Nubia Neo 5
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 470805
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1617
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2240x1080 900x1940
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 22W 45W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP64
Dimensions 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm
Weight 180 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
27
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20 Pro
$899
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (51/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Huawei P20 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei P20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.