Google Pixel 8a vs Nubia Air
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300; estimated prices are $499 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 34/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 188g).
Google Pixel 8a
Nubia Air
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 172g vs 188g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $499
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Nubia Air, the Google Pixel 8a scores 14 points higher (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air leads (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a 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 8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 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 | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 172 g | |
| Price | $499 | $182 |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads Nubia Air by 124.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $317. Nubia Air is cheaper by $317.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a 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 8a significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (70/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (85/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 8a is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Air — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Nubia Air?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.