Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5150); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,817,788 vs 2,371,693); the Vivo iQOO 15R is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2817788 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (74/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 15R is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Nothing Phone (3) by 15.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Vivo iQOO 15R was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Vivo iQOO 15R by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.