Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 70/100 vs 33/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 37 points (70/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Performance 90
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 41
Design 50
Value for money 6
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 6/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 37 points higher (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (55/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Neo 5 Pro Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3842882
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 48 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP65
Dimensions 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm
Weight 200 g
Price $1499
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
$1499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (90/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (63/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (60/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (55/100 vs 6/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 37 points (70/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (63/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (90/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.