Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Air Pro vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro
Comparison between ZTE nubia Air Pro and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The ZTE nubia Air Pro suits buyers who want a smoother display, more storage and a lighter phone; the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro is the pick for performance, cameras and battery. The Neo 5 Pro leads the overall score, 7.1 to 6.4.
The Air Pro wins on the display with 144Hz versus 120Hz, 441 ppi versus 387 ppi, and 512GB versus 256GB. It is also lighter at 172 g versus 210 g, and brings IP68, IP69K, IP69 and MIL-STD-810H against the Neo 5 Pro’s IP64 and MIL-STD-810H. Both have AMOLED, 4,500 nits, 240Hz touch sampling and 55 h per cycle on the European energy label.
The Neo 5 Pro counters with 12GB of RAM versus 8GB and 851,306 points versus 810,000 in AnTuTu v11. Its 6,000mAh battery and 80W charging beat the Air Pro’s 5,000mAh and 45W; it also adds Wi-Fi 6E, eSIM, 4K video and optical stabilization, while the Air Pro has a 108MP main camera. The Air Pro is the display-and-weight choice; the Neo 5 Pro is better for power, photography and charging.
ZTE nubia Air Pro
The ZTE nubia Air Pro is the better buy for display and lightness, with 144Hz, 512GB and a 172 g body.
ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro
The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro is the better buy for performance and battery, with 12GB of RAM, 851,306 points and 6,000mAh.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | nubia Air Pro | nubia Neo 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.8 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 6.7 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Air Pro, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 387 ppi
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 210 g
ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 851,306
- against 810,000
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Air Pro | nubia Neo 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Unisoc T9100 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC2 | Mali-G57 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 810,000 | 851,306 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A76, 3x2.3 GHz Cortex-A76, 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nubia Air Pro | nubia Neo 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold | Grey, Black, Silver, Yellow |
| Body Thickness | 6 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Body Height | 162.6 mm | 166.1 mm |
| Weight | 172 g Best value | 210 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.3 % Best value | 85.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 70 | — |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Air Pro | nubia Neo 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | nubia Air Pro | nubia Neo 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px Best value | 2,392 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi Best value | 387 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 4, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz, 144Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Air Pro | nubia Neo 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Air Pro | nubia Neo 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nubia Air Pro | nubia Neo 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Air Pro | nubia Neo 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 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 | 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 B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, 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 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 750 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 210 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Air Pro | nubia Neo 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Air Pro | nubia Neo 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Z2587N | — |
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