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.

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 93
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 51
Design 46
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022): The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 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 Z5 (2022)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.