Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads — 34/100 vs 33/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Performance 47
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 34
Design 51
Value for money 37
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4674 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus scores 1 points higher (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (47/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (60/100 vs 34/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (55/100 vs 37/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor Apple A18
AnTuTu 1600000
Geekbench Single 3300
Geekbench Multi 7600
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g
Price $1059
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
29
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
34
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
$1059
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (47/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (60/100 vs 34/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (55/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus edges out the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (47/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.