Nubia Air vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $199 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $469
- Better portability (90/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; 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 X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (90/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nubia Air by 75.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Nubia Air was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (90/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.