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; estimated prices are $182 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 34/100 (a 28-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 (2,629,444 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 218g).
Nubia Air
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 172g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (97/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9553 | |
| 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $182 | $469 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Air and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nubia Air by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $287. Nubia Air is cheaper by $287.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (77/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (85/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (97/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 28 points (62/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.