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).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Cheaper: $249 vs $290
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 90/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 66.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $41. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $41.
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).
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.