Nubia Air vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $199 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (983,562 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't; the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Vivo iQOO Z11x
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 190g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 983562 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $199
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (56/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Vivo iQOO Z11x — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (90/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 983562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Nubia Air by 35.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. Vivo iQOO Z11x was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z11x are nearly equal (34/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11x (90/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x edges out the Nubia Air by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (58/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nubia Air (90/100 vs 60/100).