Nubia Air vs Redmi K100
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Redmi K100
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 234g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (90/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Nubia Air by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (90/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Redmi K100?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.