Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $589 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,408,665); the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $589 vs $799
- Better portability (57/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 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 iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 47.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $210. Nubia Red Magic 10 Air was $210 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (78/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (92/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.