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; launch prices were $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 (3,758,268 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $599
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- 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)
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). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $459 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $140 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.