Nubia Air vs Poco C40
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 11/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 204g).
Nubia Air
Poco C40
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 204g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Poco C40, the Nubia Air scores 23 points higher (34/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air leads (29/100 vs 0/100). 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, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Poco C40 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $182 | — |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Poco C40 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (85/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Poco C40?
The Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 23 points (34/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Poco C40?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Poco C40?
The Nubia Air leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Poco C40?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.