Huawei Y8s vs Nubia Neo 5

The Huawei Y8s (2020) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 13/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y8s doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Huawei Y8s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y8s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 12
Design 75
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Y8s 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 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Y8s vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 18 points higher (31/100 vs 13/100). 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 Y8s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Huawei Y8s are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Y8s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Y8s: The Huawei Y8s 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 Y8s Nubia Neo 5
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 710 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 336905
Geekbench Single 362
Geekbench Multi 1222
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 10W 45W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1, no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm
Weight 180 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Y8s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Y8s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Y8s
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Huawei Y8s are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Y8s (51/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Y8s notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 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 Y8s or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Huawei Y8s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Y8s and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Y8s has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Should you choose the Huawei Y8s over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Huawei Y8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.