Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo X300s

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $799 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5150); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 2,306,162); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 217g

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 2306162
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6847
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $723 vs $799

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (90/100 vs 64/100).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) Vivo X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2306162 3703823
Geekbench Single 2162 3228
Geekbench Multi 6847 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight 198 g 217 g
Price $799 $723
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100
2306162 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +37.7%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Nothing Phone (3) by 37.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Vivo X300s
$723

Price difference: $76. Vivo X300s is cheaper by $76.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (83/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (90/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo X300s?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 81/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo X300s?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.