Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo X500
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $799 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5150); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,371,693).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo X500
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $820
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 39.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Nothing Phone (3) was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (84/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo X500?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo X500?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.