Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 215g).
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9494
- Lighter: 165g vs 215g
- Better portability (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (85/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (84/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $999 | $599 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Apple iPhone Air by 31.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (85/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (94/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (84/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.