Nubia Air Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Air Pro (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $472 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 785,352); the Nubia Air Pro is noticeably lighter (172g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Air Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $472 vs $840
- Better portability (88/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nubia Air Pro — 40/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (88/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $472 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Air Pro by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $368. Nubia Air Pro was $368 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (88/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air Pro by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Air Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.