Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $459 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,063,102).

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
Vivo iQOO 15
Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 84
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $459 vs $599

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1063102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15: The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1063102 3740528
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 7000 mAh
Charging 50W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
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 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 201 g 215 g
Price $459 $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Vivo iQOO 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo iQOO 15
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063102 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +71.6%
3740528 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Vivo iQOO 15
$599

Price difference: $140. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $140.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (99/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (85/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (84/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.