Nubia Air vs Realme GT 8
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 51/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Realme GT 8
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $350
- Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 29 points higher (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Realme GT 8 — 94/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nubia Air by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Nubia Air was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 29 points (80/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.