Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 31/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 12 points higher (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $459 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 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) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- 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) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (62/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.