Nubia Air vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 225g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (99/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (90/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nubia Air by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (99/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (90/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.