Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo Y500
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; estimated prices are $459 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 36/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 50W vs 44W
- Lighter: 201g vs 210g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 34/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper: $345 vs $459
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 7 points higher (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 44/100). 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 Y500 (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Unisoc T7300 | |
| 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 | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $459 | $345 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $114. Vivo Y500 is cheaper by $114.
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 Y500 (62/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (61/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Vivo Y500 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y500?
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 Y500?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo Y500?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.