Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $249 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 52/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $950
- Better portability (56/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 39 points higher (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (96/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $701. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $701 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (96/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (56/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 39 points (91/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.