Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo Y500
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $799 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 36/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3)
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Lighter: 198g vs 210g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5150 mAh
- Cheaper: $345 vs $799
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo Y500, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 25 points higher (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2306162 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $799 | $345 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $454. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $454.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (52/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 25 points (61/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.