Nubia Air vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $199 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Air
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $820
- Better portability (90/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Nubia Air — 64/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Air | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Air and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nubia Air by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $621. Nubia Air was $621 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (90/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.