Nubia Air vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 26/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Nubia Air is thinner (6.7mm vs 7.8mm).
Nubia Air
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 173g
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Air scores 8 points higher (34/100 vs 26/100). 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, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $182 | — |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Air edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.