Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Air vs ZTE nubia Air Pro
Comparison between ZTE nubia Air and ZTE nubia Air 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 is the more complete choice: it leads the ZTE nubia Air in performance, display, camera, connectivity, and battery, with a 6.4 versus 5.8 overall score. Air’s one clear advantage is charge cycles, 1,000 versus 800; otherwise, the Pro offers the faster, more modern package.
For performance, the Air Pro combines an AnTuTu score of 810,000 with UFS 2.2 storage, versus 479,500 and eMMC 5.1 in the Air. It also offers 512GB versus 256GB and Wi-Fi 6 versus Wi-Fi 5. The display rises from 120Hz to 144Hz, while the body becomes thinner at 6mm versus 6.7mm; both phones have AMOLED, 4,500 nits, and weigh 172g.
The Pro’s main camera reaches 108MP versus 50MP and adds slow-motion video; the Air keeps the brighter aperture, f/1.6 versus f/1.88. For the battery, the Pro charges at 45W versus 33W and reaches 55 hours per cycle versus 49 hours, while adding reverse charging. The Air is worth choosing only if it costs less, since its charge-cycle advantage is its only practical edge.
ZTE nubia Air
The ZTE nubia Air Pro suits buyers seeking more performance and storage: 810,000 AnTuTu points and 512GB versus 479,500 and 256GB.
ZTE nubia Air Pro
The ZTE nubia Air is worth choosing only if it costs less: its 1,000 charge cycles exceed the Air Pro’s 800, but it trails elsewhere.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia Air Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nubia Air | nubia Air Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Air, if you care about…
- Charge cycles
- 1,000
- against 800
ZTE nubia Air Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 810,000
- against 479,500
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Air Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 479,500 | 810,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 908 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,221 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four 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 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Air Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Titanium, Black, Gold, Silver, Yellow, Desert | White, Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 6.7 mm | 6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 162.6 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 172 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.2 % | 90.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K | IP68, IP69K, IP69, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | D |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 46 | 70 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Air Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h | 55 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 Best value | 800 |
Display
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Air Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.77″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px | 1,224 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px | 2,720 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi | 441 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, AMOLED, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | 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 |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Air Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Air Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Air Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Air Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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 |
| 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Air Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Air Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Z2468N | Z2587N |
