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; estimated prices are $799 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5150); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 228g).
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 6403
- Lighter: 198g vs 228g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 2306162
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $290 vs $799
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (90/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 6403 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $799 | $290 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 11.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $509. Vivo iQOO Z11 is cheaper by $509.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (78/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (77/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (52/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (90/100 vs 55/100).
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 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.