Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads — 33/100 vs 31/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), 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 Z6 (China) 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, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 194 g | |
| Price | $249 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) 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, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) 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 Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.