Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads — 33/100 vs 31/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite scores 2 points higher (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). 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 Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Price | $249 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
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 Z5 (2022) is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 31/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.