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; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-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 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3639
- Lighter: 165g vs 227g
- Better portability (96/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (96/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11047 | |
| 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) | 3000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (92/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (96/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.