Nubia Air vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $182 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 51/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 219g).
Nubia Air
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 172g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $799
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 37 points higher (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (90/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $182 | $799 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Air and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Air by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $617. Nubia Air is cheaper by $617.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 37 points (88/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.