Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Air vs ZTE nubia Neo 3 GT
Comparison between ZTE nubia Air and ZTE nubia Neo 3 GT: 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 put the display, light weight, and durability first; the ZTE nubia Neo 3 GT is a better fit for those after more performance and battery capacity. The clearest split is peak brightness: 4500 nits versus 1300 nits.
The Air is sharper at 440 ppi versus 386 ppi and lighter at 172 g versus 208 g. Its IP68 and IP69K ratings also top the Neo 3 GT’s IP54, and it gets five years of updates versus three. Both phones have 120-Hz AMOLED displays.
The Neo 3 GT pairs a Unisoc T9100 with 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; the Air has a Unisoc T8300, 8 GB, and eMMC 5.1. The Neo 3 GT’s 6000-mAh battery and 80-W charging beat the Air’s 5000 mAh and 33 W. The Air has a 20-MP front camera versus 16 MP, while the Neo 3 GT records slow-motion video.
ZTE nubia Air
The ZTE nubia Air is better for buyers who want a brighter screen, with 4500 nits versus 1300 nits.
ZTE nubia Neo 3 GT
The ZTE nubia Neo 3 GT is the better fit for performance-focused buyers, with 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE nubia Neo 3 GT, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.7 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Air, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 1,300 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 440 ppi
- against 386 ppi
- Weight
- 172 g
- against 208 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69K
- against IP54
ZTE nubia Neo 3 GT, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 800,000
- against 479,500
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T8300 | Unisoc T9100 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G57 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 479,500 | 800,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 908 Best value | 880 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,221 | 2,500 Best value |
| 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 1×2.7 GHz Cortex-A76, 3×2.3 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| 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 | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Titanium, Black, Gold, Silver, Yellow, Desert | Yellow, Grey, White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 6.7 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 172 g Best value | 208 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.2 % | 88.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
| 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 | 80 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B Best value | C |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, Bypass Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 Best value | 800 |
Display
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 1,300 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 Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, AMOLED, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Gorilla Glass Victus |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years Best value | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 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 |
| 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, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 750 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 210 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Air | nubia Neo 3 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Z2468N | — |
