Apple iPhone 16e vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e (2025) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 32/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Neo 5 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16e by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16e
Performance 50
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 1
Design 91
Value for money 69
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?

  • Higher performance (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3279 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro scores 1 points higher (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16e leads (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16e leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (60/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (91/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16e is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 16e: The Apple iPhone 16e 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 16e Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor Apple A18
AnTuTu 1790000
Geekbench Single 3254
Geekbench Multi 8070
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2532x1170 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3279 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 20W 80W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm
Weight 167 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
24
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2532x1170
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16e
  • 3279 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 7W
1
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16e
$599
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (60/100 vs 1/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (91/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 16e is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 16e leads on performance (50/100 vs 0/100).

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

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