Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $249 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $799
- Better portability (56/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.