Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo X90 Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200; estimated prices are $459 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 33/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP.

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 44
Design 48
Value for money 78
Vivo X90 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 58
Design 32
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4870 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
  • Lighter: 201g vs 214g
  • Cheaper: $459 vs $799

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 50W

  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 10 points higher (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X90 Pro: The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Vivo X90 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9200
AnTuTu 1063102
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4870 mAh
Charging 50W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 3 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China)
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm
Weight 201 g 214 g
Price $459 $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Vivo X90 Pro
  • Main: 3MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo X90 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo X90 Pro
  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Vivo X90 Pro
$799

Price difference: $340. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is cheaper by $340.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (62/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X90 Pro is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (48/100 vs 32/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo X90 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.