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).
Nubia Air
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 172g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $499
- Better portability (90/100 vs 44/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Air and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Air by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Nubia Air was $300 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.