Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 77/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5150); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,371,693).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (85/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3) by 51.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (85/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.