Nokia 8 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 7/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 24 points (31/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 1
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 62
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia 8 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 1/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 24 points higher (31/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (27/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 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 Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (27/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Nubia Neo 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 438016
Geekbench Single 427
Geekbench Multi 1500
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2560x1440 900x1940
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP64
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm
Weight 160 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
1
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Nubia Neo 5
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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (27/100 vs 1/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (51/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 24 points (31/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 7/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nubia Neo 5 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.