Apple iPhone Air vs Nubia Neo 5 Pro

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air (2025) and the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 33/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 31 points (64/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Performance 70
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 9
Design 93
Value for money 41
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 60
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3149 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Nubia Neo 5 Pro, the Apple iPhone Air scores 31 points higher (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (60/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air 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 Air Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro
AnTuTu 2550000
Geekbench Single 3850
Geekbench Multi 9800
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2736x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 141
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 6.0×None×None mm
Weight 165 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • 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 Air
  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
9
battery
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone Air
$999
Nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (70/100 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 Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (73/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (60/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro (93/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 Pro by 31 points (64/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro — 33/100.

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

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).

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

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