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.

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 93
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.