Google Pixel 7a vs Nubia Air
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 60/100 vs 51/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,126,520 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Nubia Air
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1126520 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1461 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3867 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Nubia Air, the Google Pixel 7a scores 9 points higher (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Nubia Air (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (90/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1126520 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1461 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3867 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads Nubia Air by 76.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Google Pixel 7a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Nubia Air (64/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (90/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Nubia Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (64/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users.