Nubia Air vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 188g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (90/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Nubia Air by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (90/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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 Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
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 68/100).