Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo Y23
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 52/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 750,481); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo Y23
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 201g
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo Y23, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 9 points higher (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (49/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (49/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063109 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Vivo Y23 by 41.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (49/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Vivo Y23 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo Y23?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.