Nubia Air vs Realme 14
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $199 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Realme 14
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 189g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $229
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Realme 14, the Realme 14 scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 leads (56/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Realme 14 — 62/100; 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 Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Realme 14 (90/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Realme 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Realme 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Nubia Air by 34.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Nubia Air was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Realme 14 (90/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 edges out the Nubia Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Realme 14?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme 14 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Realme 14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nubia Air (90/100 vs 66/100).