Have you noticed how almost every smartphone brand today claims to have the "world's slimmest" or "ultra-thin" device? Those buzzwords won't be disappearing anytime soon, especially as more consumers gravitate toward compact, easy-to-handle phones.
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| nubia Air |
What sets the nubia Air apart is that it's not just light in the hand – it's light on the pocket, too. Here are the top features packed into its slim form factor for under P15,000.
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Slim and solid
The nubia Air features a 5.9mm-thin body and weighs just 172 grams – not far off from the hyped iPhone Air, which measures 5.6mm in thickness and 165 grams in weight. nubia Air's trade off is mainly for its 6.78 inches screen, which is bigger than the iPhone Air's 6.5-inch.
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| The nubia Air carries a slim body. |
Despite having a lean build, the nubia Air didn't compromise durability. The device has three certifications IP69K, IP69, and IP68 – all for dust and water resistance.
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20MP front camera
While other smartphones consider front cameras as an afterthought, the nubia Air steps up with a 20-megapixel lens. For its main shooter, the device has a 50-megapixel AI triple rear camera. Its AI-powered camera modes and features include AI Sport Snapshot, and AI Magic Photos with AI Eraser.
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| The nubia Air has a punch hole notch for its front camera. |
Full-day battery
Beneath the slim build of the nubia Air is a 5,000mAh battery, enough capacity to last a full day on moderate usage. It has an AI Power-saving mode, supporting its 33W fast-charging function.
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Check out our detailed charging logs in our review.
High-res, power-efficient audio
The nubia Air features an integrated HiFi 4 DSP core, which enables high-resolution audio playback and clearer voice calls with AI support. It also enhances loudspeaker performance, making sound clearer and more balanced – a benefit for users who frequently use their phone on speaker – while keeping power consumption low.
More in our review
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We took a closer look at the nubia Air in our full review. The nubia Air retails for P12,999 (8GB + 256GB), available in Titanium Black, Streamer Black, and Titanium Desert.