Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 52/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 879,714); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 24 points higher (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (56/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 24 points (76/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.