nubia Air Pro vs realme 16 Pro 5G
28.9Performance46.7
78.7Display87.8
39Camera58.5
52.5Battery79.8
60Features46.7
3 spec wins — nubia Air Pro9 spec wins — realme 16 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63.9 to 48.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and camera (+20). nubia Air Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the nubia Air Pro
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
- 23% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 7.8 mm
- 10% lower weight: 172 g vs 192 g
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the realme 16 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 79
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 53
- 85% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 108 MP
Display
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1272x2772 |
| Pixel density | 441 ppi | 450 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits | 6,500 nits+44% |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 % | 93.6 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP+85% |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 80 W+78% |
Design
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 172 g+10% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+23% | 7.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |