Nubia Air vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 204g
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (90/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Nubia Air by 50.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (90/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.