Nubia Air vs OnePlus 15s
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 51/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
OnePlus 15s
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $700
- Better portability (90/100 vs 64/100)
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 32 points higher (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, OnePlus 15s — 80/100; 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 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Air (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (90/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Nubia Air by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $501. Nubia Air was $501 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Air (53/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (90/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 32 points (83/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the OnePlus 15s?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.