Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 63/100 vs 33/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 30 points (63/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 41
Design 8
Value for money 27
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher performance (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (66/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (63/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (66/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Neo 5 Pro: The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro
AnTuTu 2601000
Geekbench Single 3933
Geekbench Multi 10223
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm
Weight 233 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
41
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (72/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (66/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 8/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 30 points (63/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nubia Neo 5 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (72/100 vs 0/100).

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

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