Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (85/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (100/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (85/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.