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 — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 3 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Nubia Air
Nubia Neo 3
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Nubia Neo 3, the Nubia Air scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| 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" AMOLED | |
| 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 | — | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | — | |
| Price | $182 | — |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Neo 3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Neo 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Neo 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Air and Nubia Neo 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Nubia Neo 3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (85/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Neo 3?
The Nubia Air edges out the Nubia Neo 3 by just 3 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 34/100, the Nubia Neo 3 — 31/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Nubia Neo 3?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Neo 3 is a better fit for everyday use.