Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 51/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 954,090); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 50W vs 44W
- Lighter: 201g vs 203g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 10 points higher (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 11.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (64/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.