Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Nubia Neo 5
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads — 33/100 vs 31/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Nubia Neo 5
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Apple iPhone 17 Air scores 2 points higher (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (51/100 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.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (59/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (51/100 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.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air edges out the Nubia Neo 5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Nubia Neo 5?
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?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.