Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo iQOO Z10

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 58/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z10 has the bigger battery (7300 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,032,527); the Nothing Phone (3) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z10 is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.0mm).

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z10 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (3)

Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 68

Vivo iQOO Z10

Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 37
Battery 71
Portability 60
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1032527
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1161
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3390
  • Lighter: 198g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7300 vs 5150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W

  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO Z10, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 19 points higher (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo iQOO Z10: The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (3) Vivo iQOO Z10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 2371693 1032527
Geekbench Single 2162 1161
Geekbench Multi 6847 3390
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 7300 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 198 g 199 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (3)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Vivo iQOO Z10

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Vivo iQOO Z10

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Vivo iQOO Z10

  • 7300 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
77/100
2371693 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100 -129.7%
1032527 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 129.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (3)

$799

Vivo iQOO Z10

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (82/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (81/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z10 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.