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).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 199g vs 216g
- Cheaper: $249 vs $499
- Better portability (56/100 vs 44/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 76.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $250.
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).
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.