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 (1,044,507 vs 1,040,961); the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z10 by just 2 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 Z10
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 37
Battery 71
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1044507 vs 1040961

  • 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).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Z10: The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Vivo iQOO Z10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1044507 1040961
Geekbench Single 1162 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315 3315
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Vivo iQOO Z10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo iQOO Z10
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo iQOO Z10
  • 7300 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100
1044507 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100 -0.3%
1040961 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3a) leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 0.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
Vivo iQOO Z10
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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.