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Nubia Air

Nubia Air
Nubia Air
This article examines the Nubia Air, an ultra-slim midrange Android smartphone, through aggregated international test reports and technical specifications. It contrasts the phone’s standout design, display and durability with its merely average performance and gaming capabilities to provide a balanced verdict.

Pros

+ Ultra‑slim, lightweight design
+ Bright 120Hz AMOLED display
+ Large 5000 mAh battery
+ IP68/IP69K water resistance
+ Affordable sub‑200 euro pricing
+ Decent 50 MP camera
+ Gorilla Glass 7i protection
+ 5G connectivity and dual SIM

Cons

- Mid‑range Unisoc performance
- Limited gaming graphics power
- Only 8GB RAM available
- No storage expansion option
- Average overall reviewer score

The Nubia Air is an ultra‑slim Android 15 smartphone that combines a 6.7 mm thin chassis and 172 g weight with IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance. It features a 6.78‑inch AMOLED display with 1224 × 2720 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and very high peak brightness, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and paired with an under‑display fingerprint sensor. Inside, a 6 nm Unisoc T8300 SoC with Mali‑G57 MP2 GPU delivers solid everyday performance but only modest 3D gaming capability. A 50 MP main camera and 20 MP secondary camera aim at mainstream photography needs, while a 5000 mAh battery helps balance the thin design with good endurance. Connectivity includes Wi‑Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G, dual SIM, GPS and USB‑C with Power Delivery. Across numerous international reviews, the Nubia Air earns an aggregate rating of about 75%, with praise for its design and value and criticism focused on its midrange performance ceiling and limitations for demanding users.

Specifications

Nubia Air
Processor
UNISOC T8300 8 x 2 - 2.2 GHz, Cortex-A78 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
6.78 inch 20:9, 2720 x 1224 pixel 440 PPI, Capacitive, AMOLED, glossy: yes, 120 Hz
Storage
256GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Fingerprint Reader, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.4, GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 6.7 x 164.2 x 76.6 ( = 0.26 x 6.46 x 3.02 in)
Battery
5000 mAh
Operating System
Android 15
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix
Secondary Camera: 20 MPix
Additional features
Keyboard: OnScreen
Weight
172 g ( = 6.07 oz / 0.38 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 74.38% - average
Average of 8 scores (from 18 reviews)
price: 77%, performance: 64%, features: 67%, display: 81% mobility: 81%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Nubia Air

nubia Air Review
Source: Yugatech English
The nubia Air offers an interesting mix of design, features, and value. It’s one of the slimmest and lightest phones in its class and the IP68 rating adds durability that’s rare for this segment. Performance is decent for everyday use, and while heavy games do push the limits of its UNISOC chip, it’s still capable enough for casual gaming. The camera system is surprisingly good for its price, with usable detail and an anti-shake feature that helps keep things sharp. On the downside, the mono speaker sounds muffled and battery life could definitely be better. There’s also a lot of bloatware, and the AI features are limited to just AI Translate. Still, if you’re after a slim, lightweight phone that looks premium, handles the basics smoothly, and offers decent cameras without going over budget, the nubia Air is a pretty good option to consider.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/22/2025
nubia Air Review
Source: Yugatech English
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2025
ZTE nubia Air Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
ZTE has entered the ultra-slim smartphone category with the nubia Air, announced in September 2025. Measuring just 6.7mm thick and weighing 172g, it is impressively slim yet still durable, thanks to its IP68/IP69K rating for dust and water resistance (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes). The phone features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, sharp 1224 × 2720 resolution (~440 ppi), and up to 4500 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, and it also houses an under-display optical fingerprint sensor. It runs on the 6nm Unisoc T8300 chipset. The performance is powered by an octa-core CPU and Mali-G57 MP2 GPU. The device runs on Android 15. It comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/25/2025

Foreign Reviews

71% No llega a los 200 euros y el ZTE Nubia Air saca pecho en diseño con un móvil ultraligero
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2025
Rating: Total score: 71%
75% Recensione Nubia Air: si chiama Air ma costa 5 volte meno
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/14/2025
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 70% features: 65% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
80% nubia Air, eleganza e praticità in formato ultra-sottile – Recensione
Source: Batista70Phone Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% features: 70% display: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
67% Recensione Nubia Air: Un “AIR” a meno di 200 euro?
Source: Evo smart Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/02/2025
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 70% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 70%
Test smartfona nubia Air - oto iPhone Air dla oszczędnych. Ma ultracienką obudowę, a kosztuje tyle, co pospolity budżetowiec
Source: PurePC Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/27/2025
70% Nubia Air: płaski i elegancki telefon dla każdego Polaka (test)
Source: Telepolis Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/19/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
Czy da się połączyć 7 mm grubości z dużą baterią? Sprawdzam nubia Air (test i opinia)
Source: Techno Senior Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/05/2025
78% Smartfon, który udowadnia, że smukłość jest dla każdego. Warto kupić za 999 zł? Test nubia Air
Source: GSM Maniak Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2025
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 70% display: 83% mobility: 85%
71% Nubia Air recenze: tenký telefon, který nestojí majlant
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/23/2025
Rating: Total score: 71% performance: 63% features: 65% mobility: 85% workmanship: 75%
Nubia Air có mấy màu? Đâu là màu đẹp nhất?
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2025
Đánh giá Nubia Air: Khi "mỏng nhẹ" và "pin trâu" không còn là hai thái cực đối lập
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2025
nubia Air ra mắt tại Việt Nam: thách thức iPhone Air và Galaxy S25 Edge với độ mỏng chỉ 5,9mm, kháng nước IP69, pin 5.000 mAh, giá chỉ 5,49 triệu đồng
Source: VNReview VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2025
Điện thoại này mỏng như iPhone Air nhưng giá chỉ 5 triệu, có bán chính hãng
Source: Genk VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/02/2025
83% Kan lavprismobilen Nubia Air overraske?
Source: Mere Mobil.dk DA→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/01/2025
Rating: Total score: 83%
ZTE Nubia Air Review – copilul surpriza cu pret foarte bun de Black Friday
Source: Arena IT →EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/07/2025

Comment

ARM Mali-G57 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. Based on the Valhall architecture.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


T8300: Mid-range SoC with two fast ARM Cortex-A78 cores with up to 2.2 GHz and a second cluster with six ARM Cortex-A55 cores with up to 2 GHz. The integrated memory controller supports LPDDR4/4X with up to 2133 MHz (2x 16 bit). The built-in 5G modem supports 3GPP R17.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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