Nubia Air vs Redmi R70m
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Redmi R70m (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $199 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 51/100 vs 40/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi R70m has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70m doesn't; the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Redmi R70m
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 210g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi R70m better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $135 vs $199
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Redmi R70m, the Nubia Air scores 11 points higher (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air leads (34/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Redmi R70m — 58/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 47/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70m is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (90/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Redmi R70m | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $135 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Redmi R70m
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi R70m
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi R70m
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Redmi R70m, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $64. Redmi R70m was $64 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 47/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Redmi R70m (34/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70m is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (90/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Redmi R70m?
The Nubia Air is noticeably better than the Redmi R70m — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Redmi R70m?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi R70m — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Redmi R70m?
The Nubia Air leads on camera score (34/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Redmi R70m?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nubia Air (90/100 vs 51/100).