Nubia Air vs Vivo X300s

The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $199 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Performance 47
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 90
Value for money 66
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $723

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 639225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2073
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 66/100, Vivo X300s — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (90/100 vs 42/100).

Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Air Vivo X300s
Processor Unisoc T8300 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 639225 3703823
Geekbench Single 880 3228
Geekbench Multi 2073 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm
Weight 172 g 217 g
Launch price $199 $723
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Air and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Air Unisoc T8300
51/100
639225 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +82.7%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Nubia Air by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Air
$199
Vivo X300s
$723

Launch price difference: $524. Nubia Air was $524 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (94/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (94/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (83/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (90/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Vivo X300s?

The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo X300s?

The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.