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.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 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)
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 27/100)
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).
| 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 |
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.