Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Air vs ZTE nubia Neo 3
Comparison between ZTE nubia Air and ZTE nubia Neo 3: 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 suits buyers who want a brighter, sharper screen and a lighter body; the ZTE nubia Neo 3 counters with a bigger battery and longer endurance per cycle. The Air edges ahead overall, but the gap is narrow.
The Air’s AMOLED display reaches 4500 nits and 440 ppi, against 1000 nits and 386 ppi on the Neo 3’s IPS LCD. It is also thinner and lighter: 6,7 mm and 172 g versus 8,3 mm and 203 g. Its IP68 and IP69K protection tops the Neo 3’s IP54.
The Neo 3 has 6000 mAh versus 5000 mAh and lasts 60 h 37 min per cycle versus 49 h; its energy efficiency class is A against B. UFS 3.1 storage also outranks the Air’s eMMC 5.1. Both share the Unisoc T8300, 8 GB of RAM, and 33 W charging; the Air adds a 20 MP front camera versus 16 MP and an f/1.6 main-camera aperture versus f/1.8.
ZTE nubia Air
The ZTE nubia Air is the better buy for anyone after a 4500-nit AMOLED screen and a 172 g body.
ZTE nubia Neo 3
The ZTE nubia Neo 3 is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a 6000 mAh battery and 60 h 37 min per cycle.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia Neo 3, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Air, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 440 ppi
- against 386 ppi
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 203 g
ZTE nubia Neo 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- against B
- Battery Endurance
- 60 h 37 min
- against 49 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T8300 | Unisoc T8300 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 479,500 | 479,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 908 | 908 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,221 | 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 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 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Titanium, Black, Gold, Silver, Yellow, Desert | Black, Silver, Yellow, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 6.7 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 172 g Best value | 203 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.2 % Best value | 86.9 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | D |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 46 Best value | 45 |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h | 60 h 37 min Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 Best value | 800 |
Display
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 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 | 440 ppi Best value | 386 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 1,200 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, AMOLED, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Mohs Level 4, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 n41, 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 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, LE | A2DP, LE, HID |
| 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 Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, HID |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Z2468N | Z2464N |
