Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo S17
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 56/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 820,210); the Vivo S17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo S17
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Vivo S17 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 186g vs 201g
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo S17, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 5 points higher (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (72/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo S17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo S17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Vivo S17 by 29.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S17
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S17 (64/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo S17 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (72/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Vivo S17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo S17 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo S17?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.