{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x8b-vs-zte-nubia-neo-5-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:45:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X8b vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Honor X8b still wins on camera and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X8b",
            "slug": "honor-x8b",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x8b/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-3-2026-11_53_52-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-03T06:59:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55.2,
                "camera": 88,
                "battery": 61.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 93.3,
                "overall": 75.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "22 December 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161.05 × 74.55 × 6.78 mm",
                    "Weight": "166 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2412 × 1080 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 90Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108MP Main Camera (f/1.75) 5MP Ultra-Wide & Depth Camera 2MP Macro Camera LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera Front LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po, Non-Removable 4500mAh (Typical)",
                    "Wired charging": "35W HONOR SuperCharge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-neo-5-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-8-2026-10_59_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-08T06:03:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 81.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 77.2 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "198g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "FHD+ resolution (1080 × 2400 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G57 GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, MyOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera 2MP Depth/Auxiliary Sensor PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion), Non-Removable 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging, bypass charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, Z-axis linear motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro",
        "margin": 5.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8b": 55.2,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 62.1
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8b": 88,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 85
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8b"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8b": 61.3,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8b": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8b": 75,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8b"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8b": 93.3,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-5-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro charges 45W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X8b ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Honor X8b has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X8b or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.4 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Honor X8b can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X8b and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X8b is listed at PKR 79,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro at PKR 79,999. That makes ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X8b or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "Honor X8b scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X8b uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X8b or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on battery. Honor X8b carries a 4500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 35W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X8b or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X8b runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}