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 (1,294,871 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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: 1294871 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 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 (68/100 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 (68/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 4188 | |
| 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/1.6
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Nubia Air by 50.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 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 (68/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.