Nubia Air vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 204g).
Nubia Air
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 172g vs 204g
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Air (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | — |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Air and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Nubia Air by 50.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Air (69/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.