nubia Air Pro vs OnePlus 9
28.9Performance38.6
78.7Display46.6
39Camera39.3
52.5Battery55.9
60Features65.3
9 spec wins — nubia Air Pro2 spec wins — OnePlus 9
InnoReviews verdict
nubia Air Pro wins this phone face-off, 48.7 to 46.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32). OnePlus 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the nubia Air Pro
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 47
- 309% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 31% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.7 mm
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 44% higher Wired charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+3% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 441 ppi+10% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+309% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,040,324 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,450Top 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,650Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+125% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+100% | 16 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 65 W+44% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 172 g+10% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+31% | 8.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | nubia Air Pro | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |