Nubia Air vs OnePlus 15
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,606,149 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
OnePlus 15
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $799
- Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3606149 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, OnePlus 15 — 86/100; 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 OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3606149 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nubia Air by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Nubia Air was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.