Nokia 8.1 vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Nokia 8.1 (2018) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 8/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 25 points (33/100 vs 8/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8.1
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 75
Value for money 79
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 8.1 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 4/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 25 points higher (33/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (27/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (27/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 8.1: The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8.1 Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
AnTuTu 417439
Geekbench Single 431
Geekbench Multi 1320
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2246x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 9 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm
Weight 180 g
Price $449
Camera comparison
Nokia 8.1
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
4
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8.1
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2246x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8.1
  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8.1
$449
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
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 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (27/100 vs 4/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (60/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (75/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 25 points (33/100 vs 8/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on camera score (27/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.