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; estimated prices are $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 (3,815,522 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 30 points (82/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 56
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 216g
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $499

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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 (95/100 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 (95/100 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). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (95/100 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).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 884207 3815522
Geekbench Single 1011 3228
Geekbench Multi 2813 9553
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
Price $249 $499
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +76.8%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 76.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Price difference: $250. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $250.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (95/100 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 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.