Nubia Air vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 51/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Performance 47
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 90
Value for money 66
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 199g

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 639225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2073
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Air vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 16 points higher (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Air (69/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 54/100).

Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Air ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Unisoc T8300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 639225 1290942
Geekbench Single 880 1675
Geekbench Multi 2073 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1224x2720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69K
Dimensions 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 172 g 199 g
Launch price $199
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Air and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Air Unisoc T8300
51/100
639225 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +50.5%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Nubia Air by 50.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Air
$199
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Air (69/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (67/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Nubia Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (69/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Air over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.