Nubia Air vs Poco F9 Pro
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $699
- Better portability (90/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Poco F9 Pro — 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 Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (90/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Nubia Air by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Nubia Air was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (90/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.