Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo iQOO Z10
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z10 has the bigger battery (7300 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 1,032,527); the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo iQOO Z10
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 1032527
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?
- Bigger battery: 7300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo iQOO Z10, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Z10 (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo iQOO Z10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1032527 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z10
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Z10 (61/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z10 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.