Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Nubia Neo 5
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300; launch prices were $1250 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 694,383); the Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably lighter (210g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Nubia Neo 5
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 694383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 940
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2140
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1250
- Better portability (47/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, Nubia Neo 5 — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 694383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 940 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2140 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 166.1×78.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $180 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Nubia Neo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Nubia Neo 5 by 133.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1070. Nubia Neo 5 was $1070 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (68/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (85/100 vs 60/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (47/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.