Nubia Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 639,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 172g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air leads (46/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nubia Air by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $900. Nubia Air was $900 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (73/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (46/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.