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 — 61/100 vs 50/100 (a 11-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; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 820,210).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 201g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 11 points higher (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3012 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 29.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 11 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 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.
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 (64/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.