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 — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4600); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 820,210); the Vivo S17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 9.0mm).

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
Vivo S17
Performance 55
Display 84
Camera 44
Battery 47
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (81/100 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 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 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 (81/100 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).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo S17: The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) Vivo S17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2306162 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
Price $705
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Vivo S17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo S17
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Vivo S17
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100
2306162 AnTuTu
Vivo S17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -181.2%
820210 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads Vivo S17 by 181.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3)
$705
Vivo S17
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (81/100 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 20 points (76/100 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 76/100, 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 (81/100 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. The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.