Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $249 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 52/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $499
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 30 points higher (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (65/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (75/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 30 points (82/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.