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 Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 30/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 188g).
Nubia Air
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Lighter: 172g vs 188g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nubia Air scores 4 points higher (34/100 vs 30/100). 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 Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | — | |
| 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 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $182 | — |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
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 Z9 (India) are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (85/100 vs 65/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Air edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 4 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 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.