Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo X300
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo X300 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $459 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 leads — 82/100 vs 61/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 is faster in AnTuTu (3,330,801 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo X300
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $499
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X300 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3330801 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo X300, the Vivo X300 scores 21 points higher (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 leads (69/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100, Vivo X300 — 86/100; 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 X300 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (69/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo X300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 3330801 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 150.6×71.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo X300, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (69/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 21 points (82/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo X300?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X300 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 leads on performance (94/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo X300?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.