Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo S17
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4600); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 820,210); the Vivo S17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo S17
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo S17 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 186g vs 198g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo S17, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (72/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo S17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo S17
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Vivo S17 by 189.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S17
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (82/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (63/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (72/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo S17 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.