Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3640
- Lighter: 165g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2550000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (86/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $999 | $799 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone Air by 44.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (86/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (93/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.