Nubia Air vs Realme realme V23i
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 11/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme realme V23i doesn't; the Nubia Air is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.1mm).
Nubia Air
Realme realme V23i
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 185g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 11/100
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Realme realme V23i, the Nubia Air scores 23 points higher (34/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air leads (29/100 vs 0/100). 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 realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $182 | — |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
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 realme V23i (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air and the Realme realme V23i are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (85/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i by 23 points (34/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Realme realme V23i?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Realme realme V23i?
The Nubia Air leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Realme realme V23i?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.