Nubia Air vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $182 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Performance 47
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 90
Value for money 70
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 192g
  • Cheaper: $182 vs $825

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 639225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2073
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).

Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Air Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Unisoc T8300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 639225 3569354
Geekbench Single 880 3310
Geekbench Multi 2073 10070
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 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 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 172 g 192 g
Price $182 $825
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Air and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Air Unisoc T8300
51/100
639225 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +82.1%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nubia Air by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Air
$182
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $643. Nubia Air is cheaper by $643.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (95/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (81/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (84/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.