Nubia Air vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $599
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100; 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 GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nubia Air by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Nubia Air was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (73/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.