Huawei Pocket S vs Nubia Neo 5

The Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 26/100 (a 5-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 edges out the Huawei Pocket S by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pocket S
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 17
Design 62
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Pocket S better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 17/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pocket S vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 5 points higher (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pocket S and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (51/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Pocket S is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Pocket S: The Huawei Pocket S 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 Pocket S Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 781542
Geekbench Single 1017
Geekbench Multi 2943
Display 6.9" Foldable OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1188x2790 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 40W 45W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 7 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm
Weight 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Pocket S
  • Main: 40MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 7MP
23
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pocket S
  • 6.9" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 1188x2790
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pocket S
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pocket S and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (51/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Pocket S is a bit better (62/100 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 Pocket S or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Huawei Pocket S by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pocket S and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Pocket S has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Should you choose the Huawei Pocket S over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Pocket S is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.