Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo8
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads — 62/100 vs 61/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo8
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Better camera (64/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 120W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo8, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 scores 1 points higher (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 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 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 25.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (64/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (64/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Vivo iQOO Neo8 leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.