Head to head

Huawei Pura 80 vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Huawei Pura 80 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max still wins on performance and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 148,999 against PKR 187,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Huawei Pura 80 takes it by 5.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Huawei Pura 80 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Huawei Pura 80 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Huawei Pura 80 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max costs PKR 39,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Huawei Pura 80 charges 21W faster.
  • Huawei Pura 80 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Huawei Pura 80 ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Huawei Pura 80 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Huawei Pura 80 if…

you care most about camera, display and memory & storage.

Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Pura 80 ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 187,999 PKR 148,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2025 August 2026.
Dimensions 157.7 × 74.4 × 8.2 mm 180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm.
Weight 211 g Better 245 g.
Water resistance IP68/IP69 Water and Dust Resistance. IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.6-inch 7.5 inches. Better
Resolution 2760 × 1256 pixels 1280 × 2772 Pixels Better
Panel type LTPO OLED 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1.07 billion colors, HDR, P3 wide color gamut IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness,
Protection 2nd-generation Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass.
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 9010S MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Maleoon 910 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system EMUI 15.0 Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB Better 8GB LPDDR5X.
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 13 MP + 12 MP, Main 50 MP f/1.4–f/4.0 OIS, 13 MP Ultrawide f/2.2, 12 MP Periscope Telephoto f/3.4 OIS, 5.5× Optical Zoom, 50× Digital Zoom, Ultra Chroma Spectral Camera, LED Flash, 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 13 MP, f/2.0, Ultrawide, Autofocus 16 MP, f/2.0 Better
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@480fps Slow Motion, OIS/AIS Stabilization, HDR Video. 1080p@30fps, HDR.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5600 mAh Li-Po, Non-removable Battery 7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable. Better
Wired charging 66W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, Reverse Wired Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging. Better 45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM, Single SIM / Dual SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM), Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE. 5.2
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass, Hall, Infrared, Laser Focus, Color Temperature/Spectral Sensor. Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei Pura 80 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Huawei Pura 80 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.4 points. It wins on camera, display and memory & storage. ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Huawei Pura 80 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?

Huawei Pura 80 is listed at PKR 187,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max at PKR 148,999. That makes ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max cheaper by PKR 39,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Pura 80 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Huawei Pura 80 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Pura 80 or ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Pura 80 runs the Huawei Kirin 9010S while ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.