Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $729 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 2,407,888).

The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Performance 83
Display 80
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 57
Value for money 52
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
  • Lighter: 205g vs 215g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 2407888
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $599 vs $729

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2407888 3740528
Geekbench Single 2205 3041
Geekbench Multi 7192 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2480 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
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, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Redmagic OS 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 205 g 215 g
Price $729 $599
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
70/100
2407888 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +35.6%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 35.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
$729
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Price difference: $130. Vivo iQOO 15 is cheaper by $130.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (78/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (85/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.