Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo iQOO Z11
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; estimated prices are $329 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads — 51/100 vs 42/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,612,264 vs 1,044,507); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 228g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Lighter: 201g vs 228g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 15/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2612264 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $290 vs $329
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 7/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 87/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Vivo iQOO Z11 scores 9 points higher (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (41/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (41/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (48/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo iQOO Z11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 2612264 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 228 g | |
| Price | $329 | $290 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 60.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $39. Vivo iQOO Z11 is cheaper by $39.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (41/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (58/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (77/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11 (48/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Vivo iQOO Z11 leads on performance (41/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo iQOO Z11?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.