Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. Both devices score the same overall rating of 33/100. Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

Both devices scored the same rating of 33/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?

  • Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 33/100. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (60/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Apple iPhone 17 Air: The Apple iPhone 17 Air 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 17 Air Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor Apple A19
AnTuTu 2085000
Geekbench Single 3610
Geekbench Multi 8810
Display 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS iOS 19 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Weight
Price
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
24
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • 6.6" 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 17 Air
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (59/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (60/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 17 Air or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

Both devices scored 33/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Apple iPhone 17 Air.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.