Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo X Fold6

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $249 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 884,207); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 36 points (88/100 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 X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $1900

  • Overall rating 52/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (100/100 vs 56/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Vivo X Fold6
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 884207 3485039
Geekbench Single 1011 3228
Geekbench Multi 2813 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 2480x2200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6900 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 5500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 199 g
Price $249 $1900
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +74.6%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Vivo X Fold6
$1900

Price difference: $1651. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $1651.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (82/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (100/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.