Apple iPhone Air vs Nubia Neo 5
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 31/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.
Apple iPhone Air
Nubia Neo 5
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Nubia Neo 5, the Apple iPhone Air scores 33 points higher (64/100 vs 31/100). 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 leads (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (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 (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Nubia Neo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Unisoc T9300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 6050 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | — | |
| Weight | 165 g | — | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (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 (73/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (51/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 (93/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Neo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Neo 5?
The Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 5 by 33 points (64/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Nubia Neo 5?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Neo 5 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Nubia Neo 5?
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?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Nubia Neo 5?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use.