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).
Nokia 3
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 140g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $159 vs $799
- Better portability (78/100 vs 35/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 3 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nokia 3 by 98.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $640. Nokia 3 was $640 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.