Nubia Air vs Nubia Neo 3
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Nubia Neo 3 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 51/100 vs 47/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 3 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Air is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Nubia Neo 3
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nubia Neo 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Nubia Neo 3, the Nubia Air scores 4 points higher (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (90/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Nubia Neo 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 168.3×76.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | — | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Neo 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Nubia Neo 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Neo 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (90/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Neo 3?
The Nubia Air edges out the Nubia Neo 3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Nubia Neo 3?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Neo 3 — 47/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Nubia Neo 3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nubia Air (90/100 vs 52/100).