Nubia Air vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 31/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 203g).

The Nubia Air edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 39
Design 85
Value for money 97
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Air better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 203g

  • Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nubia Air scores 3 points higher (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Air: The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Air Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Unisoc T8300 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 639225
Geekbench Single 880
Geekbench Multi 2073
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1224x2720 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 172 g 203 g
Price $182
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Air
$182
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (85/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Air edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.