Nubia Air vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2; estimated prices are $182 and $662. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 34/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 228g).

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Nubia Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 39
Design 85
Value for money 97
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 228g
  • Cheaper: $182 vs $662

  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 3 points higher (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 64/100). 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 Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (97/100 vs 64/100).

Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Air Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Unisoc T8300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 639225
Geekbench Single 880
Geekbench Multi 2073
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 172 g 228 g
Price $182 $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Air
$182
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662

Price difference: $480. Nubia Air is cheaper by $480.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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 Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (51/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (54/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (85/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (97/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro edges out the Nubia Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.