Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo V40e
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo V40e (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 57/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V40e has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 879,714); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V40e doesn't; the Vivo V40e is noticeably lighter (183g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo V40e
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2813
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo V40e better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 183g vs 201g
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo V40e, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 4 points higher (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40e leads (62/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40e (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40e is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40e notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (74/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo V40e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo V40e
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V40e
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40e
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo V40e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Vivo V40e by 20.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V40e
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, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo V40e (64/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo V40e is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V40e notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (74/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo V40e?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Vivo V40e by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo V40e?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo V40e — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo V40e?
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 V40e?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo V40e?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.