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 (1,420,808 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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: 1420808 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1420808 | |
| 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/1.6
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Nubia Air by 55.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed 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 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.