Nubia Air vs Poco F8 Pro
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 51/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $529
- Better portability (90/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 28 points higher (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Nubia Air by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $330. Nubia Air was $330 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (70/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (90/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 28 points (79/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.