Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo Y53t 5G
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads — 33/100 vs 11/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite scores 22 points higher (33/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (27/100 vs 0/100). 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 Y53t 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo Y53t 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Price | $249 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y53t 5G
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (67/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 22 points (33/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Vivo Y53t 5G?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.