Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Nubia Air
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $1299 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Nubia Air
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1299
- Better portability (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Nubia Air, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, Nubia Air — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Nubia Air by 169.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1100. Nubia Air was $1100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.