Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15R
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $459 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15R has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15R is faster in AnTuTu (2,817,788 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo iQOO 15R
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Better camera (64/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2817788 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 197g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $459
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Vivo iQOO 15R scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R leads (74/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 15R significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo iQOO 15R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 2817788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15R
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo iQOO 15R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15R leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. Vivo iQOO 15R was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (93/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (64/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (74/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Vivo iQOO 15R leads on performance (93/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15R?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.