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.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 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)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (52/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.