Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 31/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 30 points (61/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 54
Design 52
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 198g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5150 mAh

  • Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 30 points higher (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (43/100 vs 0/100). 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 Z5 (2022) (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 2306162
Geekbench Single 2162
Geekbench Multi 6847
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 65W 44W
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 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 198 g 203 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (43/100 vs 0/100).

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 Z5 (2022) (78/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 30 points (61/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.