Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5150); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $799 | $799 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3) by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (86/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (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.