Nubia Air vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $199 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 190g).
Nubia Air
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $999
- Better portability (90/100 vs 72/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (90/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $999 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Air and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nubia Air by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Nubia Air was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (90/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.