Nubia Air vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 51/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Performance 47
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 90
Value for money 66
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $499

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 639225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2073
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 31 points higher (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Air (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (65/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (90/100 vs 44/100).

Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Air Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Unisoc T8300 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 639225 3815522
Geekbench Single 880 3228
Geekbench Multi 2073 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69K IP68
Dimensions 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm
Weight 172 g 216 g
Launch price $199 $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Air and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Air Unisoc T8300
51/100
639225 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +83.2%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Air by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Air
$199
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Air was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (95/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Air (99/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (65/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (90/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 31 points (82/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Nubia Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.