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; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-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 2,371,693); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
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 48.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (92/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.