Nubia Air vs Samsung Galaxy A10
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884; launch prices were $199 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 51/100 vs 14/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A10 doesn't; the Nubia Air is thinner (6.7mm vs 7.9mm).
Nubia Air
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Better Geekbench Single: 880 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2073 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 172g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $199
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A10, the Nubia Air scores 37 points higher (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Air leads (47/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air leads (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air leads (46/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy A10 — 0/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A10 (47/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (34/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Samsung Galaxy A10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Exynos 7884 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 254 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 802 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $160 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 3400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $39. Samsung Galaxy A10 was $39 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (47/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (34/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (46/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 37 points (51/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy A10 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Air leads on camera score (34/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Air leads on performance (47/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for everyday use.