Nubia Air vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 51/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 203g).
Nubia Air
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 203g
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 41/100)
- 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)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 5 points higher (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Air (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 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 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Air and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Nubia Air by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Air (51/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Nubia Air by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.