Nubia Air vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $182 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).
Nubia Air
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 172g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $899
- Better portability (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (93/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (90/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $182 | $899 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Air and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nubia Air by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $717. Nubia Air is cheaper by $717.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (93/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Air (63/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (90/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.