Nubia Neo 5 vs OnePlus 8
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the OnePlus 8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 26/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Nubia Neo 5
OnePlus 8
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the OnePlus 8, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 5 points higher (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 8 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 8 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (51/100 vs 21/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | OnePlus 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1003562 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3431 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.2×72.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 180 g | |
| Price | — | $699 |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 8
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 8
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 8 is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 8 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (51/100 vs 21/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (75/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus 8 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the OnePlus 8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the OnePlus 8 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 5 or the OnePlus 8?
The OnePlus 8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Neo 5 or the OnePlus 8?
The OnePlus 8 leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the OnePlus 8?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 8 is a better fit for everyday use.