Motorola Moto G8 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Motorola Moto G8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 8/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 doesn't.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 12
Design 65
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G8 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 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 16MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 23 points higher (31/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 5/100). 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 Motorola Moto G8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (27/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Motorola Moto G8: The Motorola Moto G8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1560 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 10W 45W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB 256GB
OS Android 10.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm
Weight 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
5
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
  • 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 Motorola Moto G8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (27/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (51/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (65/100 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 Motorola Moto G8 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 by 23 points (31/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto G8 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Motorola Moto G8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.