Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing

The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing leads — 61/100 vs 60/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,044,507).

The Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 62
Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing
Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 64
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?

  • Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1044507
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3315
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 197g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing, the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing: The Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1044507 1425446
Geekbench Single 1162 1761
Geekbench Multi 3315 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 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 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 13, Origin OS 3
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 164.8×76.9×8.5 mm
Weight 201 g 197 g
Launch price $329
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100
1044507 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100 +26.7%
1425446 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 26.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing (61/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (64/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing?

The Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing?

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing?

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 Neo7 Racing?

The Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing?

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo7 Racing is a better fit for active users.