Nubia Air Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Air Pro (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $472 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 58/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 835,566); the Nubia Air Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Nubia Air Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $472 vs $749
- Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (88/100 vs 38/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 835566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nubia Air Pro — 46/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (88/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 835566 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $472 | $749 |
Nubia Air Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Air Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Nubia Air Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Air Pro by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $277. Nubia Air Pro was $277 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (79/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (88/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Air Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Air Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.