Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $459 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 43/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,063,102); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 227g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $459 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 41 points higher (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (97/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (48/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $459 | $799 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $340. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $340.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (97/100 vs 7/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (48/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 62/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.