Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 3,265,219).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 215g vs 216g
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 3265219
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 68/100, 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3265219 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by 30.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (65/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air by just 9 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 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.