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; estimated prices are $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 3,448,524).
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo iQOO 15
- Cheaper: $499 vs $599
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 3448524
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3448524 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | |
| Price | $499 | $599 |
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
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 7.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is cheaper by $100.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (85/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
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 14 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 72/100, 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. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.