Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z11

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; estimated prices are $249 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 51/100 vs 33/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 884,207).

The Vivo iQOO Z11 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 93
Vivo iQOO Z11
Performance 41
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 77
Design 15
Value for money 90
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $290

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 18 points higher (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (41/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (41/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (50/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z11: The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Vivo iQOO Z11
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu 884207 2612264
Geekbench Single 1011 1553
Geekbench Multi 2813 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9020 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 228 g
Price $249 $290
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo iQOO Z11
  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
33/100
884207 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z11 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
51/100 +66.2%
2612264 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Vivo iQOO Z11
$290

Price difference: $41. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $41.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (41/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (77/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (50/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (41/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.