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 — 61/100 vs 56/100 (a 5-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 960,724); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 201g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 5 points higher (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (83/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3353 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (83/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Vivo Y23 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 61/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.