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 575,630); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 575630
- 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)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $199
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
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 — 64/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 66/100; 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 575630 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nubia Air (90/100 vs 76/100).