Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo X300s

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $459 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,063,102); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 217g
  • Cheaper: $459 vs $723

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1063102
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 50W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Vivo X300s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1063102 3703823
Geekbench Single 1162 3228
Geekbench Multi 3315 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 50W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 201 g 217 g
Price $459 $723
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063102 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +71.3%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 71.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Vivo X300s
$723

Price difference: $264. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $264.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (83/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (90/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo X300s?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 64/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo X300s?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.