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; estimated prices are $182 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 34/100 (a 47-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).
Nubia Air
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $749
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (85/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (97/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11033 | |
| 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $182 | $749 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
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.
Price difference: $567. Nubia Air is cheaper by $567.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (78/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (85/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (97/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.