Nubia Air vs Redmi Note 4X
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Redmi Note 4X (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625; launch prices were $199 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 51/100 vs 22/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Air is faster in AnTuTu (639,225 vs 218,879); the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 4X doesn't; the Nubia Air is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.5mm).
Nubia Air
Redmi Note 4X
- Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 880 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2073 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 172g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $199
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Redmi Note 4X, the Nubia Air scores 29 points higher (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Air leads (47/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air leads (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air leads (46/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 66/100, Redmi Note 4X — 16/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (47/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (90/100 vs 74/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Redmi Note 4X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 218879 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 862 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 151.0×76.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $160 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 4X
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 4X
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 4X
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Air and Redmi Note 4X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Air leads Redmi Note 4X by 192.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $39. Redmi Note 4X was $39 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (47/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (34/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Redmi Note 4X (90/100 vs 74/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Redmi Note 4X?
The Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 4X by 29 points (51/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Redmi Note 4X?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi Note 4X — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Redmi Note 4X?
The Nubia Air leads on camera score (34/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Redmi Note 4X?
The Nubia Air leads on performance (47/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Redmi Note 4X?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 4X is a better fit for everyday use.