At IFA 2025, ZTE unveiled its latest innovation — the nubia Air, a smartphone that redefines thin and lightweight design. Touted as the brand’s first entry into the “Air-style” category, the device features a sleek 5.9mm ultra-slim body, a vibrant 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz display, and a massive 5000mAh battery — all while weighing just 172 grams.
🚀 Ultra-Slim Yet Powerful
Despite its super-thin frame, nubia Air packs a 5,000mAh battery capable of lasting over 1,000 charge cycles. Backed by AI-powered power-saving tech, users can enjoy more than 3 years of reliable performance, ensuring endurance doesn’t come at the cost of design.
💧 Built Tough: IP68, IP69 & IP69K Ratings
nubia Air is one of the few smartphones to come with IP68, IP69, and IP69K waterproof and dustproof ratings. This means it can survive submersion up to 1.5m for 30 minutes, withstand high-pressure water jets at 80°C, and handle extreme durability tests — including 6,000 drop tests and 600 rolling drop tests.
⚡ Performance and AI Features
The smartphone runs on the UNISOC T8300 5G processor, paired with 8GB RAM (expandable to 12GB dynamic RAM) and 256GB storage. It also introduces an AI Performance Engine with features like:
- AI Scheduling (optimizes CPU usage)
- APP Freeze (freezes unused apps to save power)
- This results in 20% extended battery life and 25% lower power consumption.
📸 Cameras & Smart AI Tools
- Rear Camera: 50MP main sensor + 2MP depth + auxiliary lens
- Front Camera: 20MP selfie shooter
- AI Tools: Dynamic Image, AI Sport Snapshot, AI Real-time Translate, AI Magic Photos, Dual-Mic AI Noise Cancellation
🔋 Battery & Charging
Battery: 5000mAh
Charging: 33W fast charging
OS: Android 15 with nubia’s AI-powered enhancements
Pricing and Availability
The nubia Air will be available in Titanium Black, Streamer Black, and Titanium Desert color options. It will first roll out across Europe this month, followed by Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and more global markets.
Starting Price: $279 (approx. ₹24,595 in India)
