Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $459 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,063,102).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Cheaper: $459 vs $650
- Overall rating 61/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $459 | $650 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 65.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $191. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $191.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (73/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.