Nubia Neo 3 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nubia Neo 3 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 47/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 3 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 639,225); the Nubia Neo 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Neo 3
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Nubia Neo 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Neo 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 3 points higher (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 leads (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (53/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (77/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Neo 3 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.5×8.3 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Neo 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Neo 3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Neo 3 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Nubia Neo 3 by 14.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Nubia Neo 3 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 3 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (53/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Nubia Neo 3 (77/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Nubia Neo 3 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Neo 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 3 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 52/100).