Apple iPhone 16e vs Realme Neo7

The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 56/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 213g).

The Realme Neo7 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16e — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16e

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

Realme Neo7

Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 45
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 16e better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3254 vs 2249
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8070 vs 7352
  • Lighter: 167g vs 213g

  • Higher performance (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 45/100)

What makes Realme Neo7 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 1972476
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3279 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Realme Neo7, the Realme Neo7 scores 11 points higher (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16e and the Realme Neo7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 (80/100 vs 45/100).

Apple iPhone 16e: The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Realme Neo7: The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16e Realme Neo7
Processor Apple A18 MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
AnTuTu 1972476 2550332
Geekbench Single 3254 2249
Geekbench Multi 8070 7352
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2532x1170 1264x2780
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3279 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 20W 80W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
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 / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 15, Realme UI 6.0
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 167 g 213 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16e

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

Realme Neo7

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16e

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

Realme Neo7

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16e

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

Realme Neo7

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery

Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 16e Apple A18
56/100
1972476 AnTuTu
Realme Neo7 MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
67/100 +22.7%
2550332 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 leads Apple iPhone 16e by 22.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16e

$599

Realme Neo7

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

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

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (68/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 (80/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Realme Neo7 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16e — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Realme Neo7 — 67/100.

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

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

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

The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.