Nubia Air vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $429
- Better portability (90/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (90/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nubia Air by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. Nubia Air was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (71/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (90/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.