Google Pixel 8 vs Nubia Air

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300; estimated prices are $699 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 50/100 vs 34/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4575); the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 187g).

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 79
Battery 31
Design 66
Value for money 62
Nubia Air
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 39
Design 85
Value for money 97
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 639225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2073

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 27W
  • Lighter: 172g vs 187g
  • Cheaper: $182 vs $699

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Nubia Air, the Google Pixel 8 scores 16 points higher (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (79/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (97/100 vs 62/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 Nubia Air
Processor Google Tensor G3 Unisoc T8300
AnTuTu 1443431 639225
Geekbench Single 1722 880
Geekbench Multi 4458 2073
Display 6.2" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1224x2720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 33W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm
Weight 187 g 172 g
Price $699 $182
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
Nubia Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
31
battery
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
50/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Nubia Air Unisoc T8300
34/100 -125.8%
639225 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads Nubia Air by 125.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
Nubia Air
$182

Price difference: $517. Nubia Air is cheaper by $517.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (79/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (85/100 vs 66/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (97/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Nubia Air?

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Nubia Air?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Nubia Air — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Nubia Air?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Nubia Air?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Nubia Air?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.