Nubia Air vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 51/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $749
- Better portability (90/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 34 points higher (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (79/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Air by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nubia Air was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (79/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (90/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 34 points (85/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the 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.