Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $329 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo leads — 78/100 vs 60/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo has the bigger battery (7600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,955,676 vs 1,044,507).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo
- Lighter: 201g vs 202g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $460
- Better camera (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2955676 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo scores 18 points higher (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo leads (74/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 2955676 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 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 | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $460 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo
- 7600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $131. Nothing Phone (3a) was $131 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (74/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo leads on performance (94/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z11 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.