Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 93
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 884207
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 171 g
Price $249
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (52/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (42/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (86/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.