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 — 56/100 vs 50/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 194g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Nothing Phone (1) scores 6 points higher (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (1) | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 3012 | |
| 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 | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (1) and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (1) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nothing Phone (1) are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
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 6 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 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
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 37/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nothing Phone (1) (53/100 vs 37/100).