Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo X300
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo X300 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 leads — 82/100 vs 77/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X300 is faster in AnTuTu (3,330,801 vs 2,371,693); the Vivo X300 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo X300
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 206g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X300 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3330801 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 6847
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo X300, the Vivo X300 scores 5 points higher (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 leads (94/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Vivo X300 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo X300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 3330801 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 150.6×71.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo X300, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 28.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Vivo X300 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo X300?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X300 — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 leads on performance (94/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo X300?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X300 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.