Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $249 and $834. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 35 points (87/100 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 X300 Pro
Performance 93
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 86
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 226g
  • Cheaper: $249 vs $834

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 884207
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Vivo X300 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 884207 3269794
Geekbench Single 1011 3228
Geekbench Multi 2813 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 171
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 226 g
Price $249 $834
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Vivo X300 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Vivo X300 Pro
  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100
884207 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
87/100 +73.0%
3269794 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Vivo X300 Pro
$834

Price difference: $585. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is cheaper by $585.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (93/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (96/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (81/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.