Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 51/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 954,090); the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 201g vs 203g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 9 points higher (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (61/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) 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 Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.