Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads — 55/100 vs 31/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.2mm).

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 24 points (55/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
Performance 46
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 60
Design 43
Value for money 60
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 10 Air better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (46/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Lighter: 203g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air scores 24 points higher (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 10 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 10 Air Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 2407888
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1116x2480 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Redmagic OS 10 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×7.9 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 205 g 203 g
Price $729
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 10 Air
$729
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (46/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (47/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 24 points (55/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on camera score (47/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air leads on performance (46/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 10 Air over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nubia Red Magic 10 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.