Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $589 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 69/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 2,408,665).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 216g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 2408665
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $589
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 13 points higher (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 10 Air | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2408665 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $589 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Red Magic 10 Air by 48.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Vivo iQOO 15T was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.