Nothing Phone (3a) vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 54/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 971,424); the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1161
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 201g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 6 points higher (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). 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 Z7 Pro (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by 8.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
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 Z7 Pro (61/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (80/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.