Nubia Air Leak Shows Slim Design, And Want to Launch Its “iPhone 17 Air”
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The Nubia Air leaked specs reveal a sleek 6.7mm design, 6.78-inch OLED display, and 5,000mAh battery. But with mid-range specs, it’s no real threat to Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air.
The Nubia Air has just had its full spec sheet, renders, and even a live photo leaked online. And while it may be inspired by Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air, the reality is that Apple won’t be losing any sleep over this one.
From the details we’ve seen, Nubia’s “Air” isn’t aiming for the flagship market at all. Instead, it’s going after the affordable mid-range crowd and that’s where things start to look very different from Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone ambitions.
If you’ve been following recent iPhone 17 Air bend test leaks, you’ll know Apple’s upcoming device has durability concerns, but in terms of design and performance, it’s still miles ahead of Nubia’s attempt.
Display & Design
According to tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks), the Nubia Air will feature a 6.78-inch OLED display with a 1224 × 2720 resolution. The leaked renders confirm a centered punch-hole cutout housing a 20MP front camera.
Design-wise, Nubia has gone for a protruding camera bar across the top. This is a style we’ve also seen in leaked iPhone 17 Air renders.
The difference? While Apple is expected to go with just one rear camera, Nubia is giving the Air three, though only the main sensor really seems useful.
At 6.7mm thick, the Nubia Air is slim for a budget-friendly phone. However, it’s still chunkier than the rumored 5.5mm iPhone 17 Air and even Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge (5.8mm). The renders show two colors; gold with a red power button and a grey variant both sporting a metal-like finish and curved edges.
Performance & Hardware
Under the hood, the Nubia Air runs on a Unisoc T8300 processor with 2× Cortex-A78 and 6× Cortex-A55 cores. It comes in a single configuration, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
This isn’t a performance powerhouse, but that’s not the goal here. The chipset is positioned for daily use, light multitasking, and moderate apps rather than flagship-grade gaming or heavy workloads.
If you’re looking for high-end Android power in 2025, devices like the OnePlus 13s make a much stronger case.
The Nubia Air ships with Android 15 out of the box, and also includes dual nano-SIM support, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 5, NFC, and a fingerprint scanner.
Cameras
The rear camera setup is a 50MP primary sensor, plus a 2MP and a barely-useful 0.08MP sensor. On paper, this isn’t impressive compared to even some budget rivals. That said, the 20MP front-facing camera should be more than capable of delivering social-media-ready selfies.
For most users, the camera system here feels like a compromise, functional, but not a selling point. The focus clearly isn’t on pushing photography boundaries, unlike some mid-range devices such as the Jovi V50 5G which offers multiple high-resolution lenses for the same category.
Battery & Charging
Here’s where things get more interesting. Despite its slim body, the Nubia Air packs a 5,000mAh battery. That’s a notable feat in this price segment, especially when many thin devices cut battery size to save on thickness.
The leak doesn’t confirm charging speeds, but mid-range Nubia devices typically hover around fast charging in the 30W range. So, we’re expecting something similar here.
How It Compares to iPhone 17 Air
Apple’s rumored iPhone 17 Air is expected to be thinner, more premium, and far more expensive with performance, build quality, and camera tech in a completely different league.
In fact, leaks even suggest it could be the slimmest iPhone yet with titanium build, making Nubia’s 6.7mm design feel ordinary in comparison.
The Nubia Air borrows the “Air” name and slim philosophy, but it’s not a rival in terms of capability or status.
Instead, it could appeal to budget-conscious buyers who like the aesthetic of a thin, modern smartphone without Apple’s price tag.
Price & Availability
There’s still no official word on launch date or pricing, but given Nubia’s track record with mid-range phones, it’s unlikely to come anywhere near flagship territory.
If Nubia can keep the cost competitive, the Air could find a niche audience. But we just don’t expect it to challenge the iPhone 17 Air or high-end Android flagships in performance or camera quality.
Disclaimer: This article is independently written and published by gadgetsy.in staff after thorough research and analysis from publicly available resources and tipsters. Pricing may vary from region to region and availability.
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