Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 216g).
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 198g vs 216g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2306162
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $799 | $499 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nothing Phone (3) by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Vivo iQOO 15T is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (82/100 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) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (74/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (52/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.