Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $329 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $400
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Nothing Phone (3a) was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.