Nubia Air vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $199 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is thinner (6.7mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $700
- Better portability (90/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Air (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Air (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | — | |
| Launch price | $199 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Nubia Air by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $501. Nubia Air was $501 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Air (76/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Air (63/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.