Nubia Air vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Performance 47
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 90
Value for money 66
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 199g

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 639225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2073
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Air vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Air (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 50/100).

Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Air ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T8300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 639225 1425446
Geekbench Single 880 1761
Geekbench Multi 2073 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69K IP54
Dimensions 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 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 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Air and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Air Unisoc T8300
51/100
639225 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +55.2%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Nubia Air by 55.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Air
$199
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Air (71/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Air over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.