Nokia 8 vs Nubia Air

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 51/100 vs 29/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Air is faster in AnTuTu (639,225 vs 438,016); the Nubia Air is thinner (6.7mm vs 7.9mm).

The Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 22 points (51/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Nubia Air
Performance 47
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 90
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 172g

  • Overall rating 29/100
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 880 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2073 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better portability (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nubia Air, the Nubia Air scores 22 points higher (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Air leads (47/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air leads (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air leads (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Nubia Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Unisoc T8300
AnTuTu 438016 639225
Geekbench Single 427 880
Geekbench Multi 1500 2073
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 1224x2720
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm
Weight 160 g 172 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Nubia Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Nubia Air Unisoc T8300
51/100 +31.5%
639225 AnTuTu

Nubia Air leads Nokia 8 by 31.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Nubia Air
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (83/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (34/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (46/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

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

The Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 22 points (51/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nubia Air?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Air?

The Nubia Air leads on camera score (34/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nubia Air?

The Nubia Air leads on performance (47/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nubia Air?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use.