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; estimated prices are $182 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 34/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 195g).
Nubia Air
OnePlus 15s
- Lighter: 172g vs 195g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $700
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 43 points higher (77/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Air (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (97/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11033 | |
| 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 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $182 | $700 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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.
Price difference: $518. Nubia Air is cheaper by $518.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Nubia Air (48/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (82/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (85/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15s (97/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 43 points (77/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the OnePlus 15s?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the OnePlus 15s — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the OnePlus 15s?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.