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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 639,225).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $799
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2073
- Lighter: 162g vs 172g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air leads (46/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Nubia Air by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Nubia Air was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (89/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (77/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (46/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 23 points (74/100 vs 51/100).
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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.