Nubia Air vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $182 and $958. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 51/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 191g).
Nubia Air
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 172g vs 191g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $958
- Better portability (90/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7000 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 (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 36 points higher (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $182 | $958 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Air and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Air by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $776. Nubia Air is cheaper by $776.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (90/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 70/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.