Nokia 3 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $159 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 14/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 75 points (89/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 3
Performance 0
Display 34
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 78
Value for money 2
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
What makes Nokia 3 better?
  • Lighter: 140g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $159 vs $799

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 73398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 141
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 594
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 2630 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 3 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 75 points higher (89/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 3 — 2/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (99/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).

Nokia 3: The Nokia 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 3 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor MediaTek MT6737 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 73398 4602290
Geekbench Single 141 3640
Geekbench Multi 594 11033
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280x720 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2630 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 5W 120W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 16GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 140 g 227 g
Launch price $159 $799
Camera comparison
Nokia 3
  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 3
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1280x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
34
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 3
  • 2630 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 3 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 3 MediaTek MT6737
14/100
73398 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +98.4%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nokia 3 by 98.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 3
$159
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Launch price difference: $640. Nokia 3 was $640 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (99/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (99/100 vs 34/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (92/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 75 points (89/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 3 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Nokia 3 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 3 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Nokia 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.