Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $459 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,063,102); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 216g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 201g vs 216g
- Cheaper: $459 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3315
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 7/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (82/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $459 | $499 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $40. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $40.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (82/100 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 15T and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (74/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (48/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 7/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.