Nubia Air vs Poco F8
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Poco F8
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $499
- Better portability (90/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (90/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Nubia Air by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Air was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (90/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Poco F8?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.