Apple iPhone 15 vs Nubia Neo 5

The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 leads — 40/100 vs 31/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Apple iPhone 15 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Performance 38
Display 0
Camera 76
Battery 2
Design 86
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?

  • Higher performance (38/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3349 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Apple iPhone 15 scores 9 points higher (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 leads (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 2/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (51/100 vs 2/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Apple iPhone 15: The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5: The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 15 Nubia Neo 5
Processor Apple A16 Bionic Unisoc T9300
AnTuTu 1628541
Geekbench Single 2630
Geekbench Multi 6744
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2556x1179 900x1940
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3349 mAh 6050 mAh
Charging 15W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS iOS 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm
Weight 171 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
76
camera
Nubia Neo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
  • 3349 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
2
battery
Nubia Neo 5
  • 6050 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 15
$799
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (38/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (76/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (51/100 vs 2/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (86/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 15 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 15 leads on performance (38/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.