Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Nubia Neo 5
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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); the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't.
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Nubia Neo 5
- Overall rating 17/100
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 14 points higher (31/100 vs 17/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100). 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 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 204 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Infinix Smart 8 Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (27/100 vs 0/100).
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 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 is noticeably better than the Infinix Smart 8 Plus — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.