Nubia Air vs OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $199 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads — 66/100 vs 51/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (2,536,961 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $250
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 57/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2536961 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing scores 15 points higher (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads (68/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 82/100; 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 OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (90/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | OnePlus Ace 5 Racing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 2536961 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and OnePlus Ace 5 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads Nubia Air by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Nubia Air was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (84/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (90/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing leads on performance (84/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing?
The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.