Nubia Air vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 215g).
Nubia Air
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 172g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $599
- Better portability (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (94/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (90/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $599 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nubia Air and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Air by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Nubia Air was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (94/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (90/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.