Nubia Air vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 51/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 201g
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 23 points higher (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nubia Air (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (90/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Nubia Air by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nubia Air (50/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (90/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 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 Z Fold Wide?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.