Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 3265219
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 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 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 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 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 13.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.