Nothing Phone (1) vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (1) leads — 35/100 vs 31/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Nothing Phone (1) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 27
Design 58
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 194g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Nothing Phone (1) scores 4 points higher (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (1): The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (1) Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 830458
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 114
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 193 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (53/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (1) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (1) leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (1) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.