Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Nubia Neo 5

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads — 55/100 vs 31/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 24 points (55/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Performance 42
Display 100
Camera 83
Battery 27
Design 23
Value for money 27
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?

  • Higher performance (42/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (83/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 4441 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (50/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Nubia Neo 5
Processor Apple A17 Pro Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 1650000
Geekbench Single 2900
Geekbench Multi 7200
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2796x1290 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4441 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 27W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 154
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS iOS 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm
Weight 221 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
83
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2796x1290
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • 4441 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
27
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
$1199
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (42/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (83/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (50/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 24 points (55/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Nubia Neo 5?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on performance (42/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Nubia Neo 5?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.