Huawei Pura X Max vs Nubia Air
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $1520 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Nubia Air
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1520
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Nubia Air, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nubia Air (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nubia Air (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2073 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Nubia Air by 229.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1321. Nubia Air was $1321 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (77/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nubia Air (55/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Nubia Air (72/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (90/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura X Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.