Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia Air vs vivo Y500s
Comparison between ZTE nubia Air and vivo Y500s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia Air | Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia Air, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 479,500
- against 456,552
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 1,200 nits
vivo Y500s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia Air | Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 479,500 Best value | 456,552 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 908 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,221 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nubia Air | Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Titanium, Black, Gold, Silver, Yellow, Desert | Black, Silver, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 6.7 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 166.6 mm |
| Weight | 172 g Best value | 219 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.2 % Best value | 85.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 46 | — |
Battery
| Specification | nubia Air | Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | nubia Air | Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.75″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px Best value | 1,570 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi Best value | 256 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, AMOLED, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia Air | Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia Air | Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nubia Air | Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia Air | Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, A-GPS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 2.0, USB 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia Air | Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, aptX Adaptive |
Technical
| Specification | nubia Air | Y500s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Z2468N | V2531A |
