Nubia Air vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 172g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (90/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Nubia Air by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (90/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Nubia Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.