Nubia Air vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 51/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 219g).
Nubia Air
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 172g vs 219g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (90/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $182 | — |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Air and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Nubia Air by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (90/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 39 points (90/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.