Honor X80i vs Nubia Air
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).
Honor X80i
Nubia Air
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 185g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Nubia Air, the Nubia Air scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Nubia Air (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Honor X80i (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 172 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (29/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Nubia Air (56/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Honor X80i (85/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Nubia Air?
The Nubia Air edges out the Honor X80i by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Nubia Air?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Air — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Nubia Air?
The Nubia Air leads on camera score (29/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Nubia Air?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.