Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $589 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 69/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 2,408,665).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $650
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 15 points higher (84/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; 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 iQOO 13 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 23.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $61. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $61 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.