Nubia Air vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 51/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 224g).
Nubia Air
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 172g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $892
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 36 points higher (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 66/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (90/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $892 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Air and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Air by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $693. Nubia Air was $693 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.