Nubia Air vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $199 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Air is faster in AnTuTu (639,225 vs 576,015); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 195g).
Nubia Air
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 576015
- Better Geekbench Single: 880 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2073 vs 2014
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 195g
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $199
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Nubia Air scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 66/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Air and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 576015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $150 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Air and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Air leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 11.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $49. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $49 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Air and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Air edges out the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Air leads on camera score (34/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.