Slim but Solid
With a case thickness of just 6,7 millimeters, the nubia Air is positioned as one of the thinnest smartphones in its class. The case weighs 172 grams and is IP68 and IP69K certified. This means it can not only survive 30 minutes in 1,5 meters of water, but also withstand high-pressure water jets. "Slim but Solid" is ZTE's advertising slogan for the device.
Despite the compact size, the manufacturer has installed a 5000 mAh battery that can be wired charged at 33 watts. ZTE claims the battery can handle more than 1000 charging cycles without significant degradation.
Display and hardware
The 6,78-inch AMOLED panel has a resolution of 1224 × 2720 pixels (1,5K) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. ZTE claims a peak brightness of 4500 nits. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Inside is a Unisoc T8300 (6 nm) processor with eight cores, 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage. Nubia also touts up to 20 GB of "virtual RAM" to improve multitasking. The operating system is Android 15, which is expected to receive two major Android upgrades and six years of security patches.
Cameras and AI functions
On the back is a 50 MP dual-camera system (wide-angle + depth sensor). Selfies are taken care of by a 20 MP front camera. AI features such as HDR, night mode, video stabilization, and a vlog mode are designed to improve image quality.
ZTE places particular emphasis on the integration of AI features. Functions such as real-time translation, Circle to Search, and smart assistance services are available via Google Gemini.
Technical specifications of the nubia Air
| Categories | nubia Air |
| Dimensions & Weight | 164,2 × 76,6 × 6,7 mm, 172 g |
| Class | IP68/IP69K |
| Display | 6,78 inch AMOLED, 1224 × 2720 pixels, 120 Hz, 4500 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 (6 nm), octa-core |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM (+ up to 12 GB virtual), 256 GB storage |
| main camera | 50 MP (wide angle) + 2 MP (depth sensor) |
| Front camera | 20 SM |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 33W fast charging |
| Audio | HiFi 4 DSP sound, no 3,5 mm jack |
| connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C |
| Operating system | Android 15 |
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Desert |
| Price | 249 Euro (RRP) |
Price and availability
The nubia Air will be available in Europe from September 2025. ZTE aims to appeal particularly to users who value a slim yet robust smartphone and don't want to buy an expensive flagship.
