Nubia Air vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).
Nubia Air
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 172g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $799
- Better portability (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Air (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (90/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $799 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Air and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Air by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $600. Nubia Air was $600 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Air (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (90/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.