Nubia Air vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $199 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $450
- Better portability (90/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Air (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (90/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Nubia Air by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $251. Nubia Air was $251 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Nubia Air (70/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (90/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.