Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads — 33/100 vs 26/100 (a 7-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite scores 7 points higher (33/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (42/100 vs 30/100). 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 Z7 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 173 g | |
| Price | $249 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (83/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.