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).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Performance 47
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 90
Value for money 70
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 205g
  • Cheaper: $182 vs $899

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Air Unisoc T8300
51/100
639225 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +80.1%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Nubia Air by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Air
$182
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Price difference: $717. Nubia Air is cheaper by $717.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.