Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 3,047,741); the Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably lighter (197g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 3047741
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $499
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 68/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 3047741 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 7.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Vivo iQOO 15R was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air edges out the Vivo iQOO 15R by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 72/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.