Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $459 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 1,063,109); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $548
- Better camera (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $89. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $89 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (80/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.