The Nubia Air 5G (by ZTE) is an ultra-slim, lightweight mid-range smartphone that blends featherweight ergonomics with rugged durability. Measuring just 6.7 mm thin and weighing 172 g, it features a 6.78-inch 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, top-tier IP68/IP69K water and dust resistance, and a 5,000mAh battery.
nubia Air 5G Price and Availability
The Nubia Air 5G was officially launched in the Philippines on November 10, 2025. It is available in the Philippines via official nubia/ZTE authorized retail channels, Shopee, and Lazada with a suggested retail price starting around ₱12,999 with a promo price of ₱10,999 on November 11, 2025.
Additional nubia Air 5G General information is listed above. Includes dimensions, weight, materials, colors and overall build quality. Covers screen size, resolution, refresh rate, and display technology. Includes chipset, CPU, GPU, RAM, and overall performance capability. Covers operating system, user interface, and additional smart features. Details the camera system, sensors, video capabilities, and shooting features. Details audio quality, speakers, and supported media formats. Lists network support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and other connectivity options. Includes fingerprint, face unlock, and built-in sensors. Shows battery capacity, charging speed, and power-related features.nubia Air 5G Specifications
Brand nubia (ZTE) Model Air 5G Launch Date November 10, 2025 Release Date November 10, 2025 Status Available Price ₱12,999 Dimensions 164.2 x 76.6 x 6.7 mm Weight 172g Build Material Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), polycarbonate frame, and composite glass back Water & Dust Resistance Full water immersion (up to 1.5m for 30 min) and high-pressure/high-temperature water jet resistance IP Rating IP68 / IP69K SIM Type Dual Nano-SIM Colors Titanium Black, Titanium Desert Screen Size 6.78 inches Display Type AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR Resolution 1.5K (1224 x 2720 pixels) Refresh Rate 120Hz Adaptive Aspect Ratio 20:9 Pixel Density (PPI) 440 ppi Brightness 4,500 nits (peak) Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i (Mohs level 5) Chipset Unisoc T8300 (6nm) CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MP2 RAM Options 8GB (up to +12GB Dynamic RAM expansion) Internal Storage Options 256GB (UFS 2.2) Expandable Storage No Operating System Android 15 UI / Skin MyOS / nubia UI Special Features AI Performance Engine, Ultra-slim 6.7mm chassis, Live Island notifications, AI Scene Assistant Main Camera 50MP AI Camera (f/1.6, PDAF) Secondary 2 MP depth / auxiliary sensor Features AI Sport Snapshot, Night Mode, HDR, Anti-shake Video, AI Magic Photos
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps Front Camera 20MP Selfie Camera Front Camera Features AI Beauty, Face Enhancement, HDR Front Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps Speakers Loudspeaker Audio Features HiFi 4 DSP Audio Processing, DTS Sound support 3.5mm Jack No Video Formats Supported MP4, MKV, AVI, HEVC Network 5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 5.4 GPS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO NFC Yes IR Blaster No USB Type-C 2.0 (OTG) Fingerprint Sensor In-display (Optical) Face Unlock Yes Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Light Sensor Battery Capacity 5,000mAh Charging Type USB Type-C Charging Speed 33W Fast Charging Wireless Charging No Reverse Charging No
Pros and Cons
- Pros:
- Ultra-slim 6.7mm profile and lightweight 172g build.
- High-end IP68 and IP69K dust, water, and hot-jet resistance.
- Sharp 1.5K (1224p) 120Hz AMOLED display with up to 4,500 nits peak brightness.
- Solid 5,000mAh battery fitted into a remarkably thin frame.
- Modern connectivity with 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC.
- Cons:
- Video recording is capped at 1080p@30fps (no 4K video).
- Unisoc T8300 processor is tailored for everyday tasks rather than heavy 3D gaming.
- Lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD storage expansion.
