Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo Y23
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 750,481); the Nothing Phone (3) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 198g).
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo Y23
- Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 198g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo Y23, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (78/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Vivo Y23 by 207.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (81/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo Y23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (81/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (63/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (81/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.