Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 11/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 32 points (43/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 44
Design 48
Value for money 78
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 32 points higher (43/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 0/100). 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 Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (78/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 1063102
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 2392x1080 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 201 g 186 g
Price $459
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknown
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, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (62/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (67/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 32 points (43/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

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

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.