Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 22/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 21 points higher (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (44/100 vs 19/100). 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, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (44/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $459 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (44/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 21 points (43/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y23 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 Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.