Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $249 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $548
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.