Nubia Air vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 51/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 200g
- Better display (83/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 7 points higher (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Nubia Air by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (51/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the Nubia Air by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.