Nubia Air vs Xiaomi 14
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $182 and $191. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 193g).
Nubia Air
Xiaomi 14
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 193g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $191
- Better portability (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (100/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 193 g | |
| Price | $182 | $191 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Air and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Nubia Air by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $9. Nubia Air is cheaper by $9.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (82/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (71/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (65/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (90/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (100/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Xiaomi 14?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Xiaomi 14?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.