Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 26/100 (a 17-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 17 points higher (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (44/100 vs 30/100). 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, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $459 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- 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) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (62/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (83/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
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 Z7?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.