Side-by-side technical data
Nubia V80 Design vs ZTE nubia Air
Comparison between Nubia V80 Design and ZTE nubia Air: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nubia and ZTE.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The ZTE nubia Air suits buyers who prioritize the display, performance, and protection: it has a 1224 × 2720 px AMOLED panel and scores 479,500 in AnTuTu, versus the Nubia V80 Design's 900 × 1940 px IPS LCD and 306,000 points. Their overall score is level at 5.8, but the Air adds IP68 and IP69K protection while the V80 Design has IP64.
The Nubia V80 Design is the choice for more versatile photography: it has an ultrawide camera that the ZTE nubia Air lacks. It is also thinner at 5.9 mm versus 6.7 mm, and uses UFS 2.2 storage instead of eMMC 5.1. Expandable storage and Android 16 versus Android 15 add useful advantages.
Fast charging favors the ZTE nubia Air at 33 W versus 22.5 W, while both phones share a 5,000 mAh battery and a stated 49-hour endurance per cycle. The Air is the more complete pick for display, power, protection, and charging; the V80 Design makes more sense for an ultrawide camera, microSD, and a thinner body.
Nubia V80 Design
The ZTE nubia Air is the better buy for buyers who prioritize AMOLED, higher performance, and IP68/IP69K protection.
ZTE nubia Air
The Nubia V80 Design is the better buy for an ultrawide camera, expandable storage, and a thinner body.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | V80 Design | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Nubia V80 Design, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Body Thickness
- 5.9 mm
- against 6.7 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 16
- against 15
ZTE nubia Air, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 479,500
- against 306,000
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69K
- against IP64
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 22.5 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | V80 Design | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T285 | Unisoc T8300 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 306,000 | 479,500 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 908 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,221 |
| CPU Description | 2×2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | V80 Design | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Silver, Yellow | Titanium, Black, Gold, Silver, Yellow, Desert |
| Body Thickness | 5.9 mm Best value | 6.7 mm |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 164.2 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 172 g |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 88.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP68, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | D |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 46 |
Battery
| Specification | V80 Design | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | V80 Design | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 900 px | 1,224 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,940 px | 2,720 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi | 440 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz, 90Hz | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, AMOLED, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | V80 Design | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | V80 Design | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | V80 Design | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | V80 Design | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HID, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 2.0, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | V80 Design | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, HID, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | V80 Design | nubia Air |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | Z2468N |
