Nubia Air vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 23/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).
Nubia Air
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Nubia Air scores 11 points higher (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | — | |
| Price | $182 | — |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (85/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nubia Air is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.