Nubia Air vs Poco X8 Pro
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $182 and $389. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 196g).
Nubia Air
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 172g vs 196g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $389
- Better portability (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 66/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $182 | $389 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Air and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Nubia Air by 67.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $207. Nubia Air is cheaper by $207.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (76/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (90/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.