Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (85/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $249 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (85/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.