Apple iPhone 16e vs Realme Neo7 Turbo

The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $599 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 56/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,560,650 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 205g).

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16e — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16e

Performance 85
Display 61
Camera 30
Battery 19
Portability 80
Value for money 26

Realme Neo7 Turbo

Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 86

What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3254 vs 2233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8070 vs 7478
  • Lighter: 167g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 1972476
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3279 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $599

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 14 points higher (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16e — 26/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16e and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (80/100 vs 50/100).

Apple iPhone 16e: The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme Neo7 Turbo: The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16e Realme Neo7 Turbo
Processor Apple A18 MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
AnTuTu 1972476 2560650
Geekbench Single 3254 2233
Geekbench Multi 8070 7478
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2532x1170 1280x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3279 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 7W —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm
Weight 167 g 205 g
Launch price $599 $270

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16e

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
30
camera

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16e

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2532x1170
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16e

  • 3279 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 7W
19
battery

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16e Apple A18
56/100
1972476 AnTuTu
Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100 +23.0%
2560650 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Apple iPhone 16e by 23.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16e

$599

Realme Neo7 Turbo

$270

Launch price difference: $329. Realme Neo7 Turbo was $329 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16e and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (84/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (85/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (80/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16e — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.