Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; launch prices were $799 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 2,120,347); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo iQOO Z11
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 6405
- Lighter: 198g vs 228g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $799
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 — 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 Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 9020 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 | 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 | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $290 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 11.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $509. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $509 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (78/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z11 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.