Nothing Phone (1) vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 820,210); the Nothing Phone (1) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 227g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (1) | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (1) and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (1) by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (1)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the 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.