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).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air Pro
Performance 55
Display 93
Camera 46
Battery 48
Portability 88
Value for money 46
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
What makes Nubia Air Pro better?
  • 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)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Air Pro: The Nubia Air Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Air Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Air Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Air Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Air Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Air Pro Dimensity 7100
58/100
835566 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +78.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Air Pro by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Air Pro
$472
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Launch price difference: $277. Nubia Air Pro was $277 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.